Cognitive deficits from meth and PCP use are generated by a common neurotransmitter switch

Cognitive deficits from meth and PCP use are generated by a common neurotransmitter switch

The effects of sustained drug abuse can manifest in many ways. Loss of memory and reduced cognitive functions are some of the effects that can persist for years. Neurobiologists at the University of California San Diego have now identified a mechanism in the brain that generates drug-induced cognitive impairments. Scientists in the Department of Neurobiology, … Read more