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Effects of Methylphenidate on Resting-State Functional Connectivity of the Mesocorticolimbic Dopamine Pathways in Cocaine Addiction

Journal Article · · JAMA Psychiatry
Cocaine addiction is associated with altered resting-state functional connectivity among regions of the mesocorticolimbic dopamine pathways. Methylphenidate hydrochloride, an indirect dopamine agonist, normalizes task-related regional brain activity and associated behavior in cocaine users; however, the neural systems–level effects of methylphenidate in this population have not yet been described. To use resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging to examine changes in mesocorticolimbic connectivity with methylphenidate and how connectivity of affected pathways relates to severity of cocaine addiction.
Research Organization:
Brookhaven National Lab. (BNL), Upton, NY (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Biological and Environmental Research (BER) (SC-23)
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-98CH10886
OSTI ID:
1093197
Report Number(s):
BNL--101229-2013-JA; KP1602010
Journal Information:
JAMA Psychiatry, Journal Name: JAMA Psychiatry Journal Issue: 8 Vol. 70; ISSN 2168-622X
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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