Methamphetamine triggers brain inflammation through the same immune mechanisms that make it addictive. Scientists found that blocking a key immune molecule could reduce meth's effects on dopamine neurons, potentially offering a new prospect for treatment.

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Meth inflames and stimulates your brain through similar pathways – new research offers potential avenue to treat meth addiction

Researchers identified a key molecule that highlights how the immune system is linked to the release of dopamine.