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. 2014 Oct;231(19):3911-7.
doi: 10.1007/s00213-014-3623-1. Epub 2014 Jun 13.

Negative reinforcement via motivational withdrawal is the driving force behind the transition to addiction

Olivier George  1 , George F Koob, Leandro F Vendruscolo
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Negative reinforcement via motivational withdrawal is the driving force behind the transition to addiction

Olivier George et al. Psychopharmacology (Berl). 2014 Oct.
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