Stimulants are a class of drugs that act on the central nervous system, increasing alertness, energy, and attention while elevating mood. They achieve these effects by enhancing the activity of neurotransmitters such as dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain.

Many stimulant-related hazards are linked to intensive, high-dose, or long-term usage. The mode of administration plays a significant moderating role; injecting stimulants and smoking crack cocaine or methamphetamine have been specifically associated with more problematic use behaviours. Even people who use stimulants sporadically or...

In ISAM-NIG's new monthly talk series "In Love with Addiction Neuroscience”, addiction neuroscientists from across the world share their personal stories/experiences on the beauty of addiction neuroscience and how/why they have decided to invest their scientific life in this field.

Webinar 1- Prof Kathleen Brady 

Webinar 2- Dr. Marc Potenza

Webinar 3- Dr. Sylvia Cruz 

Webinar 4- Dr. Antonio Verdejo-Garcia

Webinar 5- Dr. Alex Baldacchino

Webinar 6- Dr. Jean-Lud Cadet

Webinar 7- Dr. Judson Brewer

Webinar 8- Dr. Rita Goldstein

Webinar 9- Dr. Hamed Ekhtiari

Aqui, você pode encontrar uma série de gravações de webinars reunidas pelo ISAM Neuroscience Interest Group em colaboração com o ENIGMA Addiction Working Group.

Seminário web 1: Rede Internacional de Neurociência para Medicina da Dependência

Webinar 2: Intervenções de Treinamento Cognitivo / Reabilitação para Medicina do Vício

Webinar 3: Biomarcadores para o Desenvolvimento do Tratamento da Dependência