The Substantia Nigra Pars Reticulata in Sedative-Hypnotic Withdrawal

Lauren C. Kruse, Kari J. Buck

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Abstract

Sedative-hypnotic drugs including alcohol, benzodiazepines, and barbiturates, are widely used and abused for their euphoric and sedative properties. Sedative-hypnotic abuse and addiction is a complex, heterogeneous disorder, with biological (genetic) factors strongly influencing risk for dependence. Physiological dependence and associated withdrawal are thought to be a powerful motivational force that perpetuates sedative-hypnotic use/abuse, and enhances vulnerability to relapse. Recently, the substantia nigra pars reticulata (SNr) has been identified as crucially involved in sedative-hypnotic withdrawal symptoms (e.g., convulsions). The Mpdz gene has been implicated in sedative-hypnotic physiological dependence and associated withdrawal episodes in mice, with Mpdz expression within the caudolateral subregion of the SNr crucially involved.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationNeuropathology of Drug Addictions and Substance Misuse Volume 3
Subtitle of host publicationGeneral Processes and Mechanisms, Prescription Medications, Caffeine and Areca, Polydrug Misuse, Emerging Addictions and Non-Drug Addictions
PublisherElsevier
Pages345-355
Number of pages11
Volume3
ISBN (Electronic)9780128006771
ISBN (Print)9780128006344
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2016

Keywords

  • Alcohol
  • Barbiturate
  • Benzodiazepine
  • Dependence
  • GABA
  • Genetic
  • MUPP1
  • Mpdz
  • Sedative
  • Substantia nigra
  • Withdrawal

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Neuroscience
  • General Medicine

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