Neurocognitive studies of reward sensitivity in opiate addiction and its influence on addiction-related behaviour [ 2010 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Robert Hester (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Daniel Lubman ,  Prof Murat Yucel

Brief description Drug abuse is the greatest single preventable risk factor for physical illness and death in Australians . Our understanding of the neural and cognitive mechanisms that contribute to the transition from drug use to addiction is not yet complete. The current proposal investigates cognitive control dysfunction, most notably the impulsivity for reward seen in drug addiction that is known to predict the transition from drug use to addiction and relapse during treatment.

Funding Amount $AUD 258,275.80

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant