Jonathan D. Morrow, M.D., Ph.D.

Sex differences in learning processes that relate addiction to post-traumatic stress disorder

Past observational studies have shown that humans who are likely to develop an addiction are also likely to develop PTSD. This phenomenon has been modeled in studies on male rats, helping us develop treatments for human men. However, the same has not been successfully done for female rats. We hope to rectify this by demonstrating this effect in female rats through a new study, using modified testing methods. This will help us develop treatments for all humans, both male and female.

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