| Literature DB >> 24333548 |
Nicole M Enman1, Yong Zhang2, Ellen M Unterwald3.
Abstract
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) co-occurs highly with substance use disorders (SUDs), yet the neurobiological basis for this comorbid relationship remains unclear. PTSD and SUDs result in similar pathological states including impulsive behavior, reward deficiency, and heightened stress sensitivity. Hence, PTSD and SUD may depend on overlapping dysfunctional neurocircuitry. Here we provide a short overview of the relationship between comorbid PTSD and SUD, as well as the potential role of select neurotransmitter systems that may underlie enhanced vulnerability to drug abuse in the context of PTSD.Entities:
Keywords: Addiction; Monoamines; Neuropeptides; Posttraumatic stress disorder; Substance use disorders
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Year: 2013 PMID: 24333548 PMCID: PMC3956107 DOI: 10.1016/j.pbb.2013.12.001
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pharmacol Biochem Behav ISSN: 0091-3057 Impact factor: 3.533