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Review
. 2006 Nov;3(11):e437.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0030437.

The mechanistic classification of addictive drugs

Christian Lüscher  1 , Mark A Ungless
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Review

The mechanistic classification of addictive drugs

Christian Lüscher et al. PLoS Med. 2006 Nov.

Abstract

The authors review recent research on the molecular mechanisms of addiction and propose a new classification for addictive drugs.

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Conflict of interest statement

Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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Figure 1
Figure 1. The Dominant Targets Involved in Increasing Dopamine for the Major Types of Addictive Drugs
G, Gi/o-coupled receptors; i, ionotropic receptors/ion channels; T, monoamine transporters
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