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In Cocaine Users, Increased Linkages to the Hippocampus and Amygdala

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In Cocaine users, increased linkages to the hippocampus and amygdala may explain how intense craving is linked with:


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Binge Eating

The consumption of large quantities of food in a short period of time, often associated with a feeling of loss of control over eating.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of body weight or shape.

Body Image

A person's perception of the aesthetics or sexual attractiveness of their own body, which may or may not align with societal standards.

Bulimic

Refers to an individual suffering from bulimia, an eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by behaviors to prevent weight gain.

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