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Substance abuse reduces brain volume in women but not men

July 14, 2015 by

Stimulant drug abuse has long-term effects on brain volume in women, according to a new study. Brain structures involved in reward, learning and executive control showed vast changes even after a prolonged period of abstinence from drug use.

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