The abuse potential and psychotomimetic effects of ketamine have been linked to the dopaminergic system. Moreover, its dopaminergic effects may also contribute to its antidepressant effects. In view ...

A new study reports that smoking-related deficits in brain dopamine, a chemical implicated in reward and addiction, return to normal three months after quitting. The normalization of dopamine systems ...

ParentsThe hormone dopamine is a neurotransmitter produced in the brain. Essentially, this hormone acts as a chemical messenger between neurons. Dopamine is released when the brain expects a reward ...