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Isradipine augmentation of virtual reality cue exposure therapy for tobacco craving: a triple-blind randomized controlled trial

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Neuropsychopharmacology • 24 May 2024 • Research

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This article may help explain addiction science through research on nicotine, craving, relapse, treatment. The source abstract begins by describing: “Preclinical research with rodents suggests that the L-type calcium channel blocker isradipine can enhance long-term extinction of conditioned place preference for addictive substances when it is administered in conjunction with extinction training.”

Why this may help: This may help explain why addiction can involve brain, behavior, mental health, craving, relapse, or treatment factors rather than simple willpower alone. It should be read as research information, not personal medical advice.

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Authors: Cara C. Young, Santiago Papini, Jasper A. J. Smits

DOI: 10.1038/s41386-024-01872-9

Open access: Not marked open access

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