Social isolation enhances cued-reinstatement of sucrose and nicotine seeking, but this is reversed by a return to social housing

Abstract Physical or perceived (i.e. loneliness) social isolation is increasing in Western cultures. Unfortunately, social isolation is associated with a range of negative physical and mental health outcomes, including increased incidence of obesity and smoking. Here we monitored the impact of socia...

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Main Authors: Natalie A. Mastrogiovanni, Alice K. Wheeler, Kelly J. Clemens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-01-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-81966-2