Article
Mechanisms underlying the comorbidity of tobacco use in mental health and addictive disorders.
Canadian journal of psychiatry. Revue canadienne de psychiatrie - 1 Jun 2009
Morisano Dominique, Bacher Ingrid, Audrain-McGovern Janet, George Tony P
Abstract excerpt
We discuss potential explanations for the high prevalence of tobacco use and tobacco dependence (TD) in people with mental health and addictive (MHA) disorders. The biopsychosocial basis for this comorbidity is presented, integrating evidence from epidemiologic and clinical studies. We also review evidence that suggests a shared vulnerability related to biological, genetic, and environmental factors may be the...
Topics
- Brain
- Comorbidity
- Cross-Sectional Studies
- Diseases in Twins
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Humans
- Mental Disorders
- Neurotransmitter Agents
- Nicotine
- Receptors, Neurotransmitter
- Risk Factors
- Smoking
- Smoking Cessation
- Substance-Related Disorders
- Treatment Outcome
- Twin Studies as Topic