Dopamine release in the nucleus accumbens is considered to be a key target for psychostimulant drugs. (synchronium.net)
The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of psychostimulant use in the French medical community and their motives.A population - based cross-sectional study using a self - administered online survey was done.A total of 1718 French students and physicians (mean age, 26.84 ± 7.19 years, 37.1 % men) were included. (inb.u-bordeaux2.fr)
Lifetime prevalence of psychostimulant use was 33 % (29.7 % for OTC, 6.7 % for MPP, and 5.2 % for IP). (inb.u-bordeaux2.fr)