METH Causes Expression of 8-OHG in the Addiction Pathway and Leads to Increased S-Glutathionylation of the Vesicular Monoamine Transportor Via the Sigma Receptor

Authors

Taylor Hyde, Brigham Young University
Scott Steffensen, Brigham Young University

Keywords

methamphetamine, METH, 8-OHG, addiction, monoamine transportor

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Psychology

Abstract

Methamphetamine (METH) is a highly addictive drug of abuse and which results in serious financial, societal, and individual consequences in the United States. In 2005, METH abuse costs the country billions dollars each year. Societal and individual costs as a result of METH use are also high. Knowing how METH acts in the brain is a significant step in developing a pharmocotherapeutic treatment for METH addiction.

Recommended Citation

Hyde, Taylor and Steffensen, Scott (2017) "METH Causes Expression of 8-OHG in the Addiction Pathway and Leads to Increased S-Glutathionylation of the Vesicular Monoamine Transportor Via the Sigma Receptor," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2017: Iss. 1, Article 74.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2017/iss1/74