Radiotracer imaging studies in patients with AUD (Volkow et al., 1996), cocaine users (Volkow et al., 1993) and methamphetamine users (Volkow et al., 2001) have reported of decreased postsynaptic dopamine receptor availability, which is suggested as one of the explanations for lower dopamine function in this group of patients (Nutt et al., 2015)
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Preparation strategies that improve outcomes include stocking your kitchen with easily digestible proteins and bland foods for the nausea period, purchasing ginger tea, ginger candies, and other natural anti-nausea remedies, ensuring you have adequate supplies for hydration including electrolyte drinks, scheduling the first few weeks to minimize commitments during the adjustment period, and informing close family or friends about your treatment so they can provide support