Brain Serotonin Transporter Density and Aggression in Abstinent Methamphetamine Abusers

2006286 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Yoshimoto Sekine · Hamamatsu University School of Medicine

Yasuomi Ouchi · Hamamatsu Medical Center

Nori Takei · Hamamatsu Photonics (Japan)

Etsuji Yoshikawa · Chiba University

Kazuhiko Nakamura · Hamamatsu Photonics (Japan)

Masami Futatsubashi

Hiroyuki Okada · Hologic (Germany)

Abstract

Protracted abuse of methamphetamine may reduce the density of the serotonin transporter in the brain, leading to elevated aggression, even in currently abstinent abusers.

Topics & Keywords

Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis Schizophrenia research and treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Archives of General Psychiatry

Volume 63, Issue 1, pp. 90-90

DOI: 10.1001/archpsyc.63.1.90

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