Browsing Department of Psychology by Subject "Sex differences"
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EXPLORING SEX DIFFERENCES IN CONDITIONED PLACE AVERSION
(2023-05-22)Substance use disorder is a chronic condition characterized by cycles of intoxication, withdrawal, and relapse. Negative affective and somatic symptoms commonly accompany cessation of substance use. These symptoms can be ... -
EXPLORING SEX DIFFERENCES IN MORPHINE WITHDRAWAL-INDUCED ALTERATIONS OF THE VENTRAL TEGMENTAL AREA
(2016-05-13)Opioid withdrawal syndrome is a feature common to chronic opioid use that often serves as a powerful motivator of continued drug use. GABA-ergic neurons in the tail of the ventral tegmental area (tVTA) are implicated in ... -
Sex Differences in Balance Measures and Chronic Low Back Pain in Older Adults
(2018-06-21)The older adult population is growing at a rapid pace, with the US Census Bureau estimating older adults to comprise of 20% of the overall population by 2020. Now, more than ever, we must parse out differences within this ...