Salt, opiates and addiction [ 2015 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Andrew Lawrence (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Stuart Mcdougall ,  Prof Daniel Lubman

Brief description Salt (sodium) is an essential electrolyte. Our convincing and complementary findings provide compelling evidence for a link between evolutionarily ancient “instincts” and substance abuse. This proposal is translational, including studies in opiate dependent humans. Our studies will establish how and where in the brain endogenous opioids are implicated in the gratification of salt appetite, how salt appetite is altered in opiate dependency and if salt appetite recovers following opiate withdrawal

Funding Amount $AUD 565,152.93

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant