A drug which helps to treat type 2 diabetes has been found effective in treating cocaine addiction as well, reveals a research. The findings could have far-reaching implications for patients worldwide who suffer from addiction. "What we have demonstrated is that a brain mechanism already known to be therapeutic for the treatment of diabetes also appears to be implicated in at least certain types of drug addiction," said Gregg Stanwood, Ph.D., assistant ...Sunday 28 October 2012
Drug That Treats Diabetes May Also Help Treat Cocaine Addiction
A drug which helps to treat type 2 diabetes has been found effective in treating cocaine addiction as well, reveals a research. The findings could have far-reaching implications for patients worldwide who suffer from addiction. "What we have demonstrated is that a brain mechanism already known to be therapeutic for the treatment of diabetes also appears to be implicated in at least certain types of drug addiction," said Gregg Stanwood, Ph.D., assistant ...
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