A common antibiotic might help treat drug addiction, according to new research
Doxycycline, a widely used antibiotic, might help reduce the addictive effects of drugs like morphine and cocaine, according to new research published in Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry . This finding opens up new possibilities for treating substance use disorders, offering hope for more effective interventions. Substance use disorders represent a major public health challenge globally. Characterized by the compulsive use of addictive drugs, these disorders lead to severe behavioral and neural changes, posing significant treatment challenges. Existing treatments are often inadequate, underlining the urgent need for new therapeutic strategies. The researchers embarked on this study to explore the potential of doxycycline, a common antibiotic known for its anti-inflammatory properties, in mitigating the addictive effects of certain drugs. “Our interest in this topic from the complexity and recurrent nature of substance use disorders, which prese...