# Cocaine addiction traced to increase in number of orexin neurons

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**Created:** [October 31, 2018, 3:41am UTC](https://archive.menshealtharchive.com/t/cocaine-addiction-traced-to-increase-in-number-of-orexin-neurons/765 "2018-10-31T03:41:16Z")\
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> **[Cocaine addiction traced to increase in number of orexin neurons](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/09/180912111856.htm)**
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> A new study identifies a critical role of the orexin system in the expression of an addicted state in rats.

  
A new study identifies a critical role of the orexin system in the expression of an addicted state in rats.