Trigger of heroin withdrawal symptoms identified

Researchers have identified a protein called GAT-1 that appears to play a key role in the withdrawal symptoms experienced by people who stop using heroin and other "opioid" drugs, such as morphine and codeine. As such, GAT-1 could serve as a target for drugs designed to prevent withdrawal symptoms. Using various lab techniques, Dr. Elena E....

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