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The addictive brain: all roads lead to dopamine.
Journal of psychoactive drugs - 1 Jan 2000
Blum Kenneth, Chen Amanda L C, Giordano John, Borsten Joan, Chen Thomas J H, Hauser Mary, Simpatico Thomas, Femino John, Braverman Eric R, Barh Debmalya
Abstract excerpt
This article will touch on theories, scientific research and conjecture about the evolutionary genetics of the brain function and the impact of genetic variants called polymorphisms on drug-seeking behavior. It will cover the neurological basis of pleasure-seeking and addiction, which affects multitudes in a global atmosphere where people are seeking "pleasure states".
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