Dopaminergic Dysregulation as a Shared Pathway: Linking Parkinson’s Disease, Substance Abuse and Behavioral Addictions

Authors

  • Giovanni Albani Clinical and Research Institute, Fondazione Maugeri Veruno (Novara) Italy Author
  • Gloria Pompea Mingolla Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Italy Author
  • Marco Chiaravalli Sinapsy Campus Medico, Varese, Italy Author
  • Carolina Gabutti MYWAY Association, Verbania, Italy Author
  • Stefano Corna Division of Neurorehabilitation of Veruno Institute, Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Gattico-Veruno, 28013, Piedmont, Italy Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47363/JDAT/2025(6)168

Keywords:

Dopaminergic, Dysregulation, Shared Pathway, Parkinson’s Disease, Behavioral Addictions

Abstract

Dopamine, a central neurotransmitter in the circuits of pleasure, movement, and motivation, represents a common node among seemingly distinct conditions: Parkinson’s disease (PD), substance abuse, and behavioral addictions.

Author Biography

  • Giovanni Albani, Clinical and Research Institute, Fondazione Maugeri Veruno (Novara) Italy

    Giovanni Albani, Clinical and Research Institute, Fondazione Maugeri Veruno (Novara) Italy.

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Published

2025-09-02

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 5 (2025): Volume 6 Issue 5

Section

Articles