WHO DEPENDENCE REPORT
April 1st, 2004
BY KEITH NUTHALLTHE WORLD Heath Organisation has released a report detailing new developments in neuroscience research regarding craving, compulsive use, tolerance and dependence related to psychoactive substances, such as nicotine. The paper discusses how genes interact with environmental factors to sustain psychoactive substance-using behaviours, suggesting novel diagnostic tools and behavioural and pharmacological treatments. It summarises new knowledge on how these elements mimic naturally occurring neurotransmitters, interfering with normal brain functioning ...
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