Orexin (hypocretin) and addiction
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tins.2021.09.002
Abstract: Although originally implicated in appetite and sleep/wakefulness, the hypothalamic orexin (hypocretin) system has now been demonstrably linked with motivated behavior. This highly plastic system responds to reward-associated environmental stimuli and becomes pathologically overactive in addicted… read more here.
Keywords: orexin; hypocretin addiction; system; orexin hypocretin ... See more keywords