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Methamphetamine Dependence and Mesocorticolimbic Dopaminergic System

Wenhua Zhou

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As one of the amphetamine type stimulants,methamphetamine has been abused widely in China.The methamphetamine dependence is related to the mesocorticolimbic dopaminergic system.This paper describes the mechanisms underlying methamphetamine dependence on the dopamine release,dopamine receptors and dopamine transporter.

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As one of the amphetamine type stimulants,methamphetamine has been abused widely in China.The methamphetamine dependence is related to the mesocorticolimbic dopaminergic system.This paper describes the mechanisms underlying methamphetamine dependence on the dopamine release,dopamine receptors and dopamine transporter.

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As one of the amphetamine type stimulants,methamphetamine has been abused widely in China.The methamphetamine dependence is related to the mesocorticolimbic dopaminergic system.This paper describes the mechanisms underlying methamphetamine dependence on the dopamine release,dopamine receptors and dopamine transporter.

Key concepts: Dopaminergic, Methamphetamine, Amphetamine, Dopamine transporter, Dopamine, Neuroscience, Dopamine receptor, Addiction

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