Research progress of gut microbiota in substance dependence / 上海交通大学学报（医学版）

ABSTRACT

Substance dependence is a pervasive worldwide problem, of which the mechanism remains unclear, and there is no effective intervention. In recent years, it has been showed that the gut microbiota is closely related to substance dependence. As discussed in this review, gut microbiota is significantly affected by the substances of abuse, and may serve as an important regulator in the development of substance dependence. This article reviews the research progress of gut microbiota in the most widely used substances, in order to provide ideas for future studies on underlying mechanisms and further interventions in substance dependence.