Nicotinic Receptors: Role in Addiction and other Disorders of the Brain
Nicotine, the addictive component of cigarette smoke has profound effects on the brain. Activation of its receptors by nicotine has complex consequences for network activity throughout the brain, potentially contributing to the addictive property of the drug. Nicotinic receptors have been implicated...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2008-01-01
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| Series: | Substance Abuse: Research and Treatment |
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| Online Access: | http://www.la-press.com/nicotinic-receptors-role-in-addiction-and-other-disorders-of-the--a1144 |