Treating addiction as a brain disease

Research Week 2021: OHSU researcher combines science, personal experience to better understand neurological impacts of substance abuse

By Tracy Brawley May 05, 2021 Portland, Oregon

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Curtisha and Milky

Kohno and her mentee, Curtisha, enjoy a day together in Portland, Ore. (OHSU/Kohno, 2019)

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Milky Kohno, Ph.D. helps Curtisha with homework in 2005. Curtisha's story helped to inspire Kohno's scientific research in substance abuse and addiction. (Kohno)

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Milky Kohno, Ph.D. is leading a clinical trial, using advanced imaging techniques, to help identify treatments that may help to improve or modify brain function in persons with addiction. (OHSU/Josh Anderson)

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