RV Bhimani

Nicotine Administration Robustly Enhances Fentanyl-Induced Dopamine Transmission Within the Dorsal Lateral Striatum

Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a prevalent public health concern in the United States. ∼70% of all drug overdose deaths are attributable to fentanyl, demonstrating a need to identify risk factors underlying the escalation of fentanyl use. Nicotine use is a risk factor associated wi...