Saturday, 8 December 2012

Brain Mechanism Linked With PTSD and Drug Addiction Identified

A common mechanism in the region of the brain known as pre-limbic cortex, has been identified by Western University researchers that is linked to both aversive, traumatic experiences associated with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and rewarding memories linked to drug addiction leading to hopes of a cure for both PTSD and drug addiction. More importantly, the researchers have discovered a way to actively suppress the spontaneous recall of both types of memories, ...

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