STEFANIK LAB
Neurobiology of Maladaptive Motivation
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Uncontrollable drug seeking is a hallmark of addiction and coincides with long-lasting neuroadaptations in glutamatergic signaling caused by prolonged drug use. We take a multi-level approach using biochemical, pharmacological, and optogenetic techniques to define changes and manipulate the neurons and pathways that govern behaviors related to prescription opioid self-administration and relapse.
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