Polymorphisms of the serotonin transporter and receptor genes: susceptibility to substance abuse

Aryeh I Herman, Kornelia N BaloghDepartment of Psychiatry, VA Connecticut Healthcare/Yale University School of Medicine, West Haven, CT, USAAbstract: Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine [5-HT]) is an important neurotransmitter implicated in regulating substance-use disorder (SUD) acquisition, maintenance...

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Main Authors: Herman AI, Balogh KN
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2012-06-01
Series:Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/polymorphisms-of-the-serotonin-transporter-and-receptor-genes-suscepti-a10176