The role of anhedonia in recovery from opiate addiction

越来越多的证据表明，上瘾的大脑发生了变化，降低了吸毒者体验日常快乐的能力。在这项研究中，我们将研究吸毒者体验快乐的能力与复发和康复的关系。我们将对最近戒毒的海洛因成瘾者进行一系列测试，并对他们进行为期12个月的跟踪调查。该项目将提供与临床治疗直接相关的独特见解。

There is growing evidence that changes occur within the addicted brain reducing a drug user's ability to experience everyday pleasures. In this study, we will examine how a drug user's ability to experience pleasure relates to relapse and recovery. We will conduct a series of tests on a large sample of recently abstinent heroin addicts and follow them for 12 months. This project will provide unique insights that will be of direct relevance to clinical treatment.