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Review
. 2012 Apr-Jun;44(2):134-43.
doi: 10.1080/02791072.2012.685407.

The addictive brain: all roads lead to dopamine

Kenneth Blum  1 , Amanda L C Chen, John Giordano, Joan Borsten, Thomas J H Chen, Mary Hauser, Thomas Simpatico, John Femino, Eric R Braverman, Debmalya Barh
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Review

The addictive brain: all roads lead to dopamine

Kenneth Blum et al. J Psychoactive Drugs. 2012 Apr-Jun.

Abstract

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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