| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9377789 | Biological Psychiatry | 2005 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Since METH subjects with larger striatal structures had relatively normal cognitive performance and lesser cumulative METH usage, the enlarged putamen and globus pallidus might represent a compensatory response to maintain function. Possible mechanisms for the striatal enlargement include glial activation and inflammatory changes associated with METH-induced injury.
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Authors
Linda Chang, Christine Cloak, Kari Patterson, Charles Grob, Eric N. Miller, Thomas Ernst,