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Association between Val66Met brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) gene polymorphism and post-treatment relapse in alcohol dependence.
Alcoholism, clinical and experimental research - 1 Apr 2009
Wojnar Marcin, Brower Kirk J, Strobbe Stephen, Ilgen Mark, Matsumoto Halina, Nowosad Izabela, Sliwerska Elzbieta, Burmeister Margit
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BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to examine relationships between genetic markers of central serotonin (5-HT) and dopamine function, and risk for post-treatment relapse, in a sample of alcohol-dependent patients. METHODS: The study included 154 patients from addiction treatment programs in Poland, who met DSM-IV criteria for alcohol dependence. After assessing demographics, severity of alcohol use,...
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