Heterocyclic Compounds: News and Research on Alkaloids

MeSH tree: D03.132

A heritable 'brake' for stopping cocaine use in rats

Cocaine produces strong euphoric effects, but many users experience unpleasant effects after the rewarding aspects of the drug wear off, which serve as a "brake" for continued use. Research suggests that those who go on to ...

Psilocybin linked to reduction in depression

A study of 19 patients with treatment-resistant depression treated with psilocybin in Switzerland found psilocybin was associated with a significant reduction in depression symptoms. The study is published in The Lancet Regional ...

Naloxone use during cardiac arrest linked to improved survival

A new study by emergency medicine researchers at UC Davis Health set out to assess the effects of naloxone administration by first responders treating patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OA-OHCA). The study, published ...

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