Narrative of Discovery

Narrative of Discovery: Can Magnets Treat Cocaine Addiction? Part 3

In the final installment of this series, Dr. Diana Martinez navigates the process for receiving NIH funding to test the efficacy of using transcranial magnetic stimulation as treatment for cocaine addiction.

Narrative of Discovery: Can Magnets Treat Cocaine Addiction? Part 2

During investigations into using transcranial brain stimulation (TMS) to treat cocaine abuse, two projects take diverging paths. One researcher moves to the next stage, while another is forced to cut his trial short.

Narrative of Discovery: In Search of a Medication To Treat Methamphetamine Addiction, Part 2

When lobeline turned out not to be the answer, it became a starting point. Dr. Linda Dwoskin and her team set out to transform the molecule into something more effective and with fewer side effects.

Narrative of Discovery: Can Magnets Treat Cocaine Addiction?

Two researchers share their reasons for researching transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for treating cocaine addiction, and describe challenges to moving forward this potentially promising therapy.

Narrative of Discovery: In Search of a Medication To Treat Methamphetamine Addiction

This is the first in a series of NIDA Notes articles that will follow a team of researchers seeking a medication for methamphetamine addiction. This installment describes the early promise of the compound lobeline and the new directions the team discovered in studying it.

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