The Role Of The Metabotropic Glutamate 5 And Adenosine 2A Receptors In Methamphetamine Addiction
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$92,673.00
Summary
Methamphetamine (METH) is a highly addictive drug for which there are currently no effective drug therapies. This project will examine two receptors, the metabotropic glutamate 5 and adenosine 2A receptors in METH addiction. It is expected that these receptors, or their combination, may decrease the desire to self administer METH or find the drug rewarding. This study will be conducted using rodents; however, the results could identify more effective drug targets for METH addiction in humans.