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The genetics of gambling and behavioral addictions.
CNS spectrums - 1 Dec 2006
Lobo Daniela S S, Kennedy James L
Abstract excerpt
Behavioral addictions are considered as the repetitive occurrence of impulsive behaviors without consideration of their potential negative consequences. These addictions represent an increasing cost to society and are an important new field of research in psychiatric genetics. There has been a growing body of evidence on the familial aggregation and genetic influences on the development of behavioral addictions...
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