Biological Research on Addiction

Biological Research on Addiction

Comprehensive Addictive Behaviors and Disorders, Volume 2

1st Edition - February 26, 2013

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Biological Research on Addiction examines the neurobiological mechanisms of drug use and drug addiction, describing how the brain responds to addictive substances as well as how it is affected by drugs of abuse. The book's four main sections examine behavioral and molecular biology; neuroscience; genetics; and neuroimaging and neuropharmacology as they relate to the addictive process. This volume is especially effective in presenting current knowledge on the key neurobiological and genetic elements in an individual’s susceptibility to drug dependence, as well as the processes by which some individuals proceed from casual drug use to drug dependence. Biological Research on Addiction is one of three volumes comprising the 2,500-page series, Comprehensive Addictive Behaviors and Disorders. This series provides the most complete collection of current knowledge on addictive behaviors and disorders to date. In short, it is the definitive reference work on addictions.

Key Features

  • Each article provides glossary, full references, suggested readings, and a list of web resources
  • Edited and authored by the leaders in the field around the globe – the broadest, most expert coverage available
  • Discusses the genetic basis of addiction
  • Covers basic science research from a variety of animal studies

Readership

Researchers and students in psychology, psychiatry, neuroscience and neurology

Table of Contents

  • Preface

    Scope and Format

    Volume 2: Biological Research on Addiction

    Editors: Biographies

    List of Contributors

    Section I: Behavioral Biology, Preclinical Animal Studies of Addiction

    Chapter 1. Neurobiological Mechanisms of Drug Addiction: An Introduction

    Conceptual Framework for Neurobiology of Addiction

    Neurobiology of the Binge/Intoxication Stage

    Neurobiology of the Withdrawal/Negative Affect Stage

    Neurobiology of the Preoccupation/Anticipation Stage

    Molecular and Cellular Targets within the Brain Circuits Associated with Addiction

    Brain Imaging Circuits Involved in Human Addiction

    Conclusions

    Acknowledgments

    See also

    Glossary

    Further Reading

    Chapter 2. Mice and Alcohol

    Introduction

    Drinking Studies

    Operant Oral Self-Administration

    Conditioned Taste Aversion and Conditioned Place Preference

    Motor Behavior

    Alcohol Withdrawal and Dependence

    Anxiety and Novelty Seeking

    Summary

    Further Reading

    Chapter 3. Alcohol and Rats

    Introduction

    Drinking Studies

    Conditioned Place Preference

    Conditioned Taste Aversion

    Sensitivity to Alcohol and Tolerance/Sensitization Phenomenon

    Alcohol Dependence, Withdrawal, Operant Oral Self-Administration, and Relapse

    Conclusions

    See also

    Further Reading

    Relevant Websites

    Chapter 4. Nonhuman Primate Models of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

    Introduction

    Use of Nonhuman Primates in Alcohol Research

    Pharmacological Models

    Behavioral Models

    Conclusions

    Acknowledgments

    See also

    Glossary

    Further Reading

    Chapter 5. Zebrafish and Alcohol

    Alcohol-Related Human Diseases Represent a Large Unmet Medical Need

    Animal Models and Their Role in Alcohol Research

    Zebrafish, A Promising Laboratory Animal in Alcohol Research

    Acute Behavioral Effects of Alcohol in Zebrafish

    Chronic Behavioral Effects of Alcohol in Zebrafish

    Neurochemical Changes Associated with Alcohol Administration in Zebrafish

    Gene Expression Changes Resulting from Chronic Alcohol Exposure in Zebrafish

    Strain Differences

    The Effects of Embryonic Exposure to Low Alcohol Concentrations

    Alcohol Preference and Avoidance in Zebrafish: An Unsolved Problem

    Research Areas not Covered in this Chapter

    Conclusion

    See also

    Further Reading

    Chapter 6. Alcohol and Drosophila melanogaster

    Introduction

    Ethanol Exposure, and Measures in Flies

    Alcohol-Induced Behaviors and Responses

    Large-Scale Approaches to Alcohol Studies in Flies

    See also

    Glossary

    Further Reading

    Chapter 7. Animal Models of Addiction other than Alcohol: Amphetamines

    Amphetamine – A Historical Perspective

    Mechanism of Action of Amphetamine

    Transition from Amphetamine Use to Dependence

    Animal Models in Substance Dependence Research

    Behavioral Locomotor Sensitization

    Behavioral Stereotypies

    Operant Self-administration of Amphetamine

    Condition Place Preference – CPP

    Intracranial Self-stimulation – ICSS

    Drug Discrimination Models – DD

    See also

    Glossary

    Further Reading

    Chapter 8. Animal Models of Addiction: Cannabinoids

    Cannabinoids in the Brain and in the Laboratory

    Cannabinoid Dependence, a Widespread but Overlooked Phenomenon

    The Rationale for Using Animal Models

    Goals of Addiction-Related Cannabinoid Studies

    Cannabinoid Self-Administration, a Direct Model of Cannabinoid Abuse

    Cannabinoid Self-Administration Procedures

    Indirect Behavioral Assessments of Cannabinoid Reward

    Reward-Related Intracranial Techniques

    Other Addiction-Related Behavioral Effects of Cannabinoids

    Assessing “Gateway” Interactions Between Cannabinoids and Other Drugs

    Effects of Cannabinoid-Receptor Antagonists

    Development of Safer Cannabinoid-Related Medications

    The Continuing Role of Animal Models

    Acknowledgment

    See also

    Further Reading

    Chapter 9. Animal Models of Drug Addiction: Cocaine

    Introduction

    Cocaine Addiction: Definitions

    Behavioral Effects

    The Future

    See also

    Acknowledgments

    Further Reading

    Chapter 10. Effects of Nicotine in Animal Models of Drug Addiction Across Species

    Introduction

    Experimental Procedures for Studying Nicotine’s Effects

    Effects of Nicotine in Experimental Animals

    Conclusions

    Further Reading

    Chapter 11. Preclinical Animal Studies: Alcohol

    Introduction

    Preclinical Procedures Used to Model Alcohol Use and Its Other Effects

    Neuropharmacological Studies in Alcohol-Dependence Models

    Conclusions

    See also

    Further Reading

    Relevant Websites

    Chapter 12. Preclinical Animal Studies: Cannabinoids

    Introduction

    History of Therapeutic Use of Cannabinoids

    Overview of the Endocannabinoid System

    Preclinical Animal Models of Disease Relevant to Cannabinoids

    Energy Balance: Appetite and Metabolism

    Multiple Sclerosis

    Pain

    Neuroprotection

    Epilepsy

    Psychotic Illness

    Anxiety and Mood Disorders

    Cannabinoids and the Reward System: Treatments for Drug Addiction

    Cognition

    Other Therapeutic Uses of Cannabinoid Drugs

    Improved Cannabinoid Medicines

    The Future for Cannabinoid Medicines

    See also

    Further Reading

    Chapter 13. Preclinical Animal Studies: Cocaine

    Introduction

    The Neurobiology of Cocaine Abuse

    Preclinical Models: Predictive Validity

    Animal Models: Face Validity

    Animal Models: Construct Validity

    Conclusions and Remarks

    Further Reading

    Chapter 14. Preclinical Animal Studies: Nicotine

    Introduction

    Overview of Nicotine Pharmacology

    Aspects of Nicotine Dependence

    Animal Models: Definition

    Neurochemical and Simple Behavioral Models

    Models of Acquisition/Maintenance

    Models of Nicotine Reinforcement

    Models of Motivation to Consume Nicotine

    Models of Neuroadaptations Occurring with the Development of Nicotine Dependence

    Models of Nicotine Withdrawal

    Models of Relapse and Drug Seeking

    Summary

    Acknowledgments

    See also

    Glossary

    Further Reading

    Chapter 15. Preclinical Animal Studies: Opiates

    Introduction

    Overview of Opiate Pharmacology

    Opiates and Dependence

    Vulnerability Factors

    Summary

    Acknowledgments

    See also

    Glossary

    Further Reading

    Chapter 16. Overview of Animal Models of Drug Addiction: Commonalities to Human Addiction

    Introduction

    Alcohol Addiction

    Nicotine Addiction

    Opiates

    Psychostimulant Addiction

    Summary/Conclusion

    See also

    Glossary

    Further Reading

    Relevant Websites

    Section II: Neuroscience

    Chapter 17. Common Mechanisms of Addiction

    Introduction

    Risk Factors

    Relapse Vulnerability: Stress, Context, and Drug Cues

    Neurocircuitry of Addiction

    Decision-making and Cognitive Control

    Cellular Correlates

    Conclusions

    See also

    Glossary

    Further Reading

    Chapter 18. Neuroadaptive Changes that Result from Chronic Drug Exposure

    Introduction

    Behavioral Adaptations

    Neurochemical Adaptations

    Cellular and Molecular Adaptations

    Summary and the Future of New “Omics” Techniques

    Acknowledgment

    See also

    Further Reading

    Chapter 19. The Dark Side of Addiction: Dysregulated Neuroadaptation of Emotional Neurocircuits

    Stages of the Addiction Cycle

    Somatic versus Motivational Withdrawal

    Opponent Processes Begin with the First Administration of a Drug

    Dysregulated Reward and Opponent Process: Within- and Between-System Conceptual Framework

    Neurobiological Bases of Within-System Neuroadaptations

    Neurobiological Bases of Between-System Neuroadaptations

    Implications for Addiction

    See also

    Further Reading

    Chapter 20. Integrating Body and Brain Systems in Addiction Neuroscience

    Introduction

    Integrating Psychophysiology and Neuroscience

    The Central Autonomic Network

    The Efferent Stream: Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Divisions

    The Afferent Stream: Baroreceptor-Mediated Feedback

    The Baroreflex, Cardiovascular Dysfunction, and Addiction

    HRV as a Window into Integrated Brain–Body Functioning

    Neurocardiac System Malleability and Treatment Implications

    Summary

    See also

    Glossary

    Further Reading

    Chapter 21. Brain Sites and Neurotransmitter Systems Mediating the Reinforcing Effects of Alcohol

    Alcohol and Its General Behavioral Effects

    Animal Models and Ethanol Reinforcement

    Experimental Approaches toward Identifying Brain Regions and Neurotransmitters Mediating Ethanol Reinforcement

    Receptor Targets for Ethanol and Regulation of Alcohol Drinking

    Brain Regions and Receptors Involved in Regulating Oral Ethanol Reinforcement

    Identifying the Local Reinforcing Actions of Ethanol Using ICSA

    Summary

    See also

    Glossary

    Further Reading

    Relevant Websites

    Chapter 22. The Mesolimbic Dopamine Reward System and Drug Addiction

    Introduction

    Description of Mesolimbic Dopamine Reward System

    Mesolimbic Dopamine Reward System and Drug Abuse

    Implications for Treatment and Prevention of Addiction

    Summary

    Acknowledgments

    See also

    Glossary

    Further Reading

    Chapter 23. Molecular and Functional Changes in Receptors: GABA and Chronic Alcohol Consumption

    Introduction

    Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome and the Kindling Hypothesis of Alcohol Dependence

    Contribution of GABAAR plasticity to AWS

    The CIE Model and Relationship to Human Alcoholism

    Chronic EtOH Alters GABAAR Function and Pharmacology

    Chronic EtOH Alters GABAAR Subunit Expression

    Single-Dose EtOH Intoxication Induces GABAAR Plasticity

    Mechanisms of EtOH-Induced GABAAR Plasticity

    Phosphorylation/Dephosphorylation Mechanisms of GABAAR Function and Trafficking

    Transcriptional and Epigenetic Mechanisms of EtOH-Induced GABAAR Plasticity

    Endogenous Neurosteroids and CIE

    Neuroimmune Mechanisms of GABAAR Plasticity

    Physiological Relevance of GABAAR Plasticity in Different Brain Regions

    Conclusions

    Acknowledgment

    See also

    Glossary

    Further Reading

    Chapter 24. Serotonin and Behavioral Stimulant Effects of Addictive Drugs

    Introduction

    Behavioral Stimulant Effects of Drugs – A General Consideration

    Neuronal Mechanisms of Basal Locomotor Activity

    The Effects of Addictive Drugs on Serotonin Activity

    Evidence of a Serotonin Role in Drug-Induced Locomotor Effects

    Limitations of Locomotor Behavior in the Context of Drug Addiction

    Conclusion

    Acknowledgment

    See also

    Glossary

    Further Reading

    Chapter 25. The Role of Glutamate Receptors in Addiction

    Introduction

    Psychostimulants

    Opiates

    Ethanol

    Cannabinoids

    Nicotine

    Conclusions

    Acknowledgments

    See also

    Further Reading

    Chapter 26. Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Addiction

    Introduction

    Synaptic Plasticity

    Characterizing the Mesolimbic Dopamine System

    Drug-Induced Synaptic Plasticity within the Mesolimbic Dopamine System

    Drug-Induced Molecular Alterations

    Conclusion

    See also

    Further Reading

    Chapter 27. Common Molecular Mechanisms and Neurocircuitry in Alcohol and Nicotine Addiction

    Comorbidity of Nicotine and Alcohol

    Addiction Neurocircuitry

    Upstream CREB Effectors in Nicotine and Alcohol Addiction

    CREB and Protein Kinases in Alcohol and Nicotine Addiction

    BDNF as a Downstream Target of CREB

    Conclusion

    Acknowledgments

    See also

    Further Reading

    Chapter 28. The Role of Brain Development in Drug Effect and Drug Response

    Use of Animal Models in Developmental Psychopharmacology and Toxicology

    The Developing Brain as a Substrate for Drug Action

    Emergence of Drug Responsiveness

    Consequences of Drug Exposures during Development

    Parting Comments: Early Drug Exposure as Developmental Programming, Increasing Later Vulnerability for Addiction

    See also

    Glossary

    Further Reading

    Chapter 29. Molecular Targets of Ethanol in the Developing Brain

    Introduction

    Neurotoxicity: Apoptosis and Inhibition of Neurogenesis

    Neuronal Migration

    Signal Transduction Pathways

    Micronutrients

    Neuroinflammation

    Epigenetics

    Screening for Molecular Targets

    Horizons

    Acknowledgments

    See also

    Glossary

    Further Reading

    Chapter 30. Addiction, Hippocampal Neurogenesis, and Neuroplasticity in the Adult Brain

    Introduction to Neuroplasticity

    Addiction and the Brain: Beyond the Reward Pathway

    Hippocampal Circuitry: An Introduction

    Adult Hippocampal Neurogenesis: A Novel Aspect of Hippocampal Neuroplasticity

    Stages of Adult Hippocampal Neurogenesis

    Measurement of Adult Hippocampal Neurogenesis: Important Considerations of Labeling and Timing

    What Is the Function of Adult Hippocampal Neurogenesis?

    Important Considerations in Exploring the Effects of Drugs of Abuse on Adult Hippocampal Neurogenesis

    How Do Addictive Substances Influence Adult Hippocampal Neurogenesis?

    How Do the Results of Studies with Experimenter-Delivered Drugs Influence Our Understanding of the Role of New Neurons in the Process of Addiction?

    Summary

    See also

    Glossary

    Further Reading

    Relevant Websites

    Chapter 31. Neurogenesis and Addictive Disorders

    Introduction

    Animal Models of Addiction

    Animal Models of Craving

    Reward and Relapse Circuitry in the Adult Brain

    Medial Prefrontal Cortex

    Hippocampal Formation

    Source of Funding

    Further Reading

    Chapter 32. Neural Mechanisms of Learning: Animal Models of Cocaine Addiction

    Neuroanatomy of Cocaine Addiction

    Discriminative Stimuli

    Conditioned Stimuli

    Context

    Stress

    Further Reading

    Chapter 33. Memory Reconsolidation and Drugs of Abuse

    Introduction

    Background on Reconsolidation

    Reconsolidation of Drug-Associated Memories

    Summary and Conclusions

    See also

    Glossary

    Further Reading

    Chapter 34. Binge Drinking and Withdrawal: Neural Mechanisms in Humans

    The Definition and Prevalence of Binge Drinking

    Factors Mediating the Occurrence of Social Binge Drinking

    Withdrawal from Alcohol

    Cognitive and Emotional Consequences of Binge Drinking and Withdrawal

    Neural Mechanisms of Binge Drinking- and Withdrawal-Induced Impairments

    Binge Drinking as a Predisposing Factor for Alcoholism

    Summary

    See also

    Glossary

    Further Reading

    Chapter 35. The Neural Basis of Decision Making in Addiction

    Statement of the Problem

    A Historical Overview of the Neuroscience of Decision Making

    Outline of a Neurological Model

    The Impulsive System

    The Reflective System

    Neural Systems That Intensify Motivation and Weaken Control of Behavior: The Insula

    Conclusion

    Acknowledgments

    Further Reading

    Chapter 36. Addiction and the Human Adolescent Brain

    Overview

    Background

    Neural Consequences of Addiction

    Summary

    See also

    Glossary

    Further Reading

    Relevant Websites

    Chapter 37. Neuropsychological Precursors and Consequences of Addiction

    Introduction

    Neuropsychology: Fundamentals

    Neuropsychological Precursors

    Neuropsychological Consequences

    Summary

    Further Reading

    Chapter 38. Human Neurophysiology: EEG and Quantitative EEG in Addiction Research

    Electroencephalography

    Quantitative Electroencephalography

    Event-Related Brain Potentials

    EEG and ERP Findings by Addictive Substance

    Treatment Implications

    Summary

    See also

    Further Reading

    Chapter 39. Incentive Salience and the Transition to Addiction

    Drug Addiction, Recovery, and Relapse

    The Incentive Sensitization Theory

    What Is Incentive Salience?

    Mesolimbic Dopamine as a Common Currency for Incentive Salience

    Sensitization of Incentive Salience

    Factors That Influence Sensitization

    A Role for Pleasure?

    Summary

    See also

    Glossary

    Further Reading

    Chapter 40. The Neurobiological Basis of Personality Risk for Addiction

    The Link between Personality and Drug Abuse

    Focus on Impulsivity

    Methodological Considerations

    The Neurobiology of Behavioral Inhibition

    The Neurobiology of Behavioral Activation

    Summary

    See also

    Glossary

    Further Reading

    Chapter 41. Neuroeconomics and Addiction: Integrating Neuroscience, Cognition, and Behavioral Economics

    Introduction

    Introduction to Neuroeconomics

    Neural Mechanisms of Reward Valuation

    Neuroeconomics and Addiction: Biased Reward Valuation

    Treatment Implications

    Conclusions and Future Directions

    See also

    Glossary

    Further Reading

    Chapter 42. Common Neural Mechanisms in Obesity and Drug Addiction

    Behavioral and Psychological Similarities

    Neurobiological Similarities: Structure

    Neurobiological Similarities: Cue Exposure

    Neurobiological Similarities: Consumption

    Important Differences

    Treatment and Policy Implications

    Summary

    Further Reading

    Relevant Website

    Chapter 43. Brain Mechanisms of Addiction Treatment Effects

    Treating Addiction

    Brain Mechanisms of Behavioral Treatments for Addiction in Common Use

    Brain Mechanisms of Current Pharmacological Treatments for Addiction

    Possible Pharmacotherapies for Addiction Under Investigation

    Other Novel Treatment Approaches Under Investigation

    Summary

    See also

    Further Reading

    Relevant Websites

    Chapter 44. Genetics of Ecstasy (MDMA) Use

    Background

    MDMA Metabolism and Pharmacogenetics

    5-HTT, COMT, and MDMA Physiological and Subjective Effects

    Psychopathology and Genetics

    Genetics and Neuropsychological Performance

    Summary

    See also

    Further Reading

    Relevant Websites

    Chapter 45. Genetics of Nicotine Addiction

    Epidemiology of Nicotine Addiction

    Linkage Analysis in NA

    Candidate Gene Association Studies of NA

    Genome-Wide Association Study of NA

    Molecular Biology of Nicotinic Receptors

    Genetic Animal Models of NA

    Summary

    See also

    Further Reading

    Section III: Genetics

    Chapter 46. Intermediate Phenotypes/Endophenotypes and Pathways to Addiction

    Introduction

    PSU Is a Complex Phenotype

    Intermediate Phenotypes

    Validating Endophenotypes

    P3AR as an Endophenotype

    Conclusion

    See also

    Glossary

    Further Reading

    Relevant Websites

    Chapter 47. Twin Studies and the Heritability of Substance Use Disorders

    Introduction

    Development of SUDs

    Specific Drugs of Abuse

    Comorbidity with Other Psychiatric Disorders

    Ethnicity

    Discussion

    Conclusion

    See also

    Glossary

    Further Reading

    Relevant Websites

    Chapter 48. The Epigenetic Consequences of Drinking

    Historical Considerations

    Epigenetics

    Alcohol Actions on the Epigenome

    Alcohol-Mediated Epigenetic Changes in Liver

    Alcohol-Mediated Epigenetic Changes in Brain

    Use of High Throughput Technology to Detect Alcohol-Related Epigenomic Changes: Epigenotyping

    The State of Epigenetic Pharmacotherapy

    Summary

    See also

    Glossary

    Further Reading

    Relevant Websites

    Chapter 49. Genetics of Alcohol Use Disorders

    Alcohol Dependence Is Heritable

    Alcoholism Is a Complex Genetic Disease

    Genes of Alcohol Metabolism

    Searches for Additional Genes Influencing Risk for Alcoholism

    Rare Variants

    Endophenotypes and Related Traits

    Effects of Genetic Variants Across the Life Cycle

    Other Diseases Related to Alcohol Consumption

    Summary

    See also

    Glossary

    Further Reading

    Relevant Websites

    Chapter 50. Genetics of Opioid Addiction

    Factors Influencing Initiation and Perpetuation of Opioid Addiction

    Stress as a Key Factor in Initiation of Addiction

    Hypothesis-Driven Array Studies of Association with Heroin Addiction

    Epigenetic Modifications and Opioid Addiction

    Effects of Polymorphisms on the Optimal Pharmacological Dose Selection of Opioid Addiction Treatment

    Summary

    Acknowledgments

    Glossary

    Further Reading

    Chapter 51. The Genetics of Cannabis Use and Cannabis Use Disorders

    Background

    Overview

    The Measurement and Diagnosis of CUD

    Basic Genetic Epidemiology

    Advanced Genetic Epidemiology

    Gene Finding: Genome Wide Linkage and Association

    Future Directions: Joint Modeling of Genomics and Environment

    Conclusion

    Acknowledgments

    See also

    Glossary

    References

    Further Reading

    Relevant Websites

    Chapter 52. The Genetics of Drugs of Abuse Metabolism

    The LADME Scheme

    Metabolism

    Examples of Genetic Variations Influencing the Metabolism of Drugs of Abuse

    Role of CYP Isoforms in the Metabolism of Drugs of Abuse

    Role of Other Phase I Enzymes than CYP in the Metabolism of Drugs of Abuse

    Role of UGT in the Metabolism of Drugs of Abuse

    Summary

    Glossary

    Further Reading

    Relevant Websites

    Chapter 53. Addiction Neuroethics: Ethical and Social Implications of Genetic and Neuroscience Research on Addiction

    Introduction

    Theories of Addiction: Commonsense and Neurobiological Models

    Policy Implications of Neuroscience Addiction Research

    Practical Applications of Genetic and Neuroscience Research

    Implications for Addiction Researchers and Ethicists

    See also

    Glossary

    Further Reading

    Relevant Websites

    Section IV: Neuropharmacology/Imaging/Genetics

    Chapter 54. Multinuclear Magnetic Resonance Methods and the Study of Mechanisms of Addiction in Humans

    Introduction

    13C MRS

    31P MRS

    23Na MRS

    Summary

    See also

    Further Reading

    Relevant website

    Chapter 55. Neuropharmacology of Nicotine

    Introduction

    Effects of Various Neurotransmitter Systems

    Conclusions

    See also

    Further Reading

    Chapter 56. Neuropharmacology of Cocaine and Amphetamine

    Introduction

    Amphetamine

    Amphetamine and the Monoamine Neurotransmitters

    Amphetamine and Non-Monamine Neurotransmitter Systems

    Behavioral Effects of Amphetamine

    Cocaine

    Cocaine and the Monoamine Neurotransmitters

    Cocaine and Non-Monamine Neurotransmitter Systems

    Behavioral Effects of Cocaine

    Conclusions

    See also

    Further Reading

    Relevant website

    Chapter 57. Neurobiology of Methamphetamine

    Background and History

    Medical Use

    Epidemiology

    Administration Routes for Methamphetamine

    Patterns of Methamphetamine Use

    Methamphetamine: Mechanism of Action

    Methamphetamine Effects

    Methamphetamine Induces Neurotoxicity

    Mechanisms of Methamphetamine-Induced Neurotoxicity

    Summary, Conclusions, and Future Directions for Research

    See also

    Further Reading

    Relevant Websites

    Chapter 58. Neuropharmacology of Cannabinoids

    Cannabinoids and Cannabinoid Receptors

    Endocannabinoids: Discovery, Biosynthesis, and Inactivation

    ECB Signaling as a Mechanism of Synaptic Plasticity

    Behavioral Effects of Cannabinoids

    Conclusions

    See also

    Glossary

    Further Reading

    Chapter 59. Neuropharmacology of Benzodiazepines

    Clinical Use of Benzodiazepines

    The GABAA Receptor

    Utility of Benzodiazepines in Treatment of Addiction

    Tolerance

    Dependence Liability

    Abuse Liability

    Conclusion

    Further Reading

    Relevant Websites

    Chapter 60. Neuropharmacology of Ecstasy (MDMA) and Other Designer Drugs

    Ecstasy (MDMA) and Other Amphetamine Derivatives

    Animal Studies

    Are the Animal Data Relevant for Humans?

    Studies with Ecstasy Users

    Studies with AMPH Users

    Conclusions

    See also

    Further Reading

    Chapter 61. Neuropharmacology of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD) and Other Hallucinogens

    The History of Hallucinogens

    Effects of Hallucinogens

    Mechanism of Action

    Chemical Classes of Hallucinogens

    Hallucinogen Effects on Neuronal Activity

    Possible Therapeutic Effects of Hallucinogens

    Summary

    Acknowledgments

    See also

    Glossary

    Further Reading

    Chapter 62. Neuropharmacology of Inhalants

    The Special Case of Inhalants

    Main Classes of Inhalants

    Inhalant Effects: The Clinical Experience

    Behavioral Pharmacology

    Mechanisms of Action

    A Proposed Agenda for Inhalant Neuropharmacology Research

    Concluding Remarks

    See also

    Further Reading

    Relevant Websites

    Chapter 63. Alcohol Neuroimaging in Humans

    Introduction

    Harmful Alcohol Use: Imaging Studies of Neurotoxic Effects

    Development of Alcohol Tolerance and Withdrawal: Role of Glutamatergic and GABAergic Neurotransmission

    Alcohol Craving and Reduced Control of Alcohol Intake: Brain Imaging Studies of Neurobiological Correlates

    Dysfunction of Reward-Related Learning in Alcoholism

    Summary and Outlook

    Research Fields and Scientific Approach

    See also

    Glossary

    Further Reading

    Relevant Websites

    Chapter 64. Neuroimaging of Nicotine and Tobacco Smoking in Humans

    Nicotine and Tobacco Neuroimaging: A Young and Challenging Field

    Methods of Neuroimaging Research

    Structural Changes

    Molecular Changes

    Changes in Transmitter Systems

    Functional Changes

    Summary and Conclusions

    See also

    Glossary

    Further Reading

    Chapter 65. Ecstasy (MDMA) and other designer drugs: Neuroimaging

    Overview

    MDMA (Ecstasy)

    Summary

    See also

    Further Reading

    Relevant Websites

    Chapter 66. Opioids Neuroimaging

    Introduction

    PET/SPECT Studies

    Pharmacological Magnetic Resonance Imaging Studies

    Summary

    See also

    Glossary

    Further Reading

    Chapter 67. Neuroimaging in Problem Gambling

    Introduction

    This Is Your Brain on Gambling

    Reward and Punishment Sensitivity in Problem Gambling

    Decision Making

    Cue Reactivity in Problem Gambling

    Executive Functions

    Psychological Biases: Near Misses, High-Risk Gambles

    Future Directions for Neuroimaging Research and Clinical Implications

    Conclusions

    Further Reading

    Relevant Websites

    Chapter 68. Cocaine and Amphetamine Neuroimaging in Small Rodents

    Introduction

    Neuroimaging Mapping Studies

    Interpretation of the phMRI Signal

    Application of Novel Techniques

    Summary

    See also

    Further Reading

    Chapter 69. The Impact of Regular Cannabis Use on the Human Brain: A Review of Structural Neuroimaging Studies

    Introduction

    Results

    Sample Characteristics

    Neuroimaging Data

    Discussion

    Potential Mediators of Structural Brain Alterations in Regular CB Users

    Methodological Limitations

    Conclusions

    See also

    Glossary

    Further Reading

    Relevant Websites

    Index

Product details

  • No. of pages: 758
  • Language: English
  • Copyright: © Academic Press 2013
  • Published: February 26, 2013
  • Imprint: Academic Press
  • eBook ISBN: 9780123983602
  • Hardcover ISBN: 9780123983350

About the Editor in Chief

Peter Miller

Peter M. Miller, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in the Center for Drug and Alcohol Programs at the Medical University of South Carolina. He is Editor-in-Chief of the journal Addictive Behaviors and an experienced researcher and clinician in the field of alcohol use disorders.

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Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, USA

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