Social housing increases dopamine D2 receptor binding only in monkeys that become dominant. A new study shows such monkeys also self-administer cocaine less than subordinates.
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Kuhar, M. Social rank and vulnerability to drug abuse. Nat Neurosci 5, 88–90 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1038/nn0202-88
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