A new study in Engineering explores the role of astrocytic G protein-coupled receptors in drug addiction. It shows that these ...

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The FDA approved the sale of Zyn nicotine pouches, which are increasingly popular with teens. But nicotine pouches cause addiction, as smoking and vaping also do.

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Addiction develops through repeated nicotine-related release of dopamine. Nicotine affects other brain chemicals, including glutamate, GABA, serotonin, and endorphins, reinforcing addiction.