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Association between single nucleotide polymorphisms in the cannabinoid receptor gene (CNR1) and impulsivity in southwest California Indians.
Twin research and human genetics : the official journal of the International Society for Twin Studies - 1 Dec 2007
Ehlers Cindy L, Slutske Wendy S, Lind Penelope A, Wilhelmsen K C
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Impulsivity is a personality trait characterized by acting suddenly in an unplanned manner in order to satisfy a desire without consideration for the consequences of such behavior. There are several psychiatric disorders that include the term impulsivity as a criterion and, therefore, it has been suggested that impulsivity may be an important phenotype that may link a number of different behavioral disorders,...
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