Neural pathways for reward and relief promote fentanyl addiction

Markus Heilig () and Michele Petrella

Nature, 2024, vol. 630, issue 8015, 38-39

Abstract: Neuroscientists find that two distinct neural pathways are responsible for the addictive properties of the opioid fentanyl: one mediates reward, the other promotes the seeking of relief from symptoms of withdrawal.

Keywords: Neuroscience; Brain; Psychiatric disorders (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1038/d41586-024-01361-5

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