Enzymatic pathway common to drugs of abuse could lead to new treatment options

Enzymatic pathway common to drugs of abuse could lead to new treatment options
"We found that injecting cocaine into mice induces the nuclear accumulation of the active form of ERK (di-phospho ERK1/2) in the striatum," says Dr Caboche, explaining their research. "We extended this observation to most drugs of abuse, including … Read more on EurekAlert (press release)

Legal high user fights for his life in Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton
“Gareth was lucky he was found by a friend, otherwise he wouldn't be here “We're hoping the long-term damage isn't too bad. “He's conscious, but he was still distressed, disorientated and hallucinating this week.” Colin Close, medical director at … Read more on Somerset County Gazette