Dr. Barry Dworkin

Orexin-blocking medications to be investigated as potential treatment for drug addiction

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 11, 2022

Source:
To Fight Addiction, Insomnia Drugs Could Block Orexin

Reference:
Orexin Reserve: A Mechanistic Framework for the Role of Orexins (Hypocretins) in Addiction

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