Detoxification is the removal of toxic substances from living organisms. Liver and kidneys naturally detoxify substances through redox reactions. Medical detox includes decontamination, antidotes, dialysis, and chelation therapy. Kidney and liver transplants are used for organ failure
UKAT has over 200 CQC-regulated detox and rehab beds across UK. 93% of clients remain in recovery one year after treatment. Services include alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders, and mental health
Extended amygdala includes centromedial parts and bed nucleus of stria terminalis. Neurons in amygdala derive from telencephalic progenitor neurons. Amygdala makes substantial projections to thalamus and prefrontal cortex
CaMKII links dopamine and glutamate systems in cocaine seeking. BDNF prevents cocaine-induced alterations in nucleus accumbens. Chronic cocaine exposure regulates neuronal protein Cdk5. Cocaine alters attention and prefrontal cortex gene expression