Genetic makeup and duration of abuse reduce the brain's neurones in drug addiction
Tuesday, March 8, 2011 - 10:11
in Psychology & Sociology
A study conducted at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory demonstrated that drug addicted individuals who have a certain genetic makeup have lower grey matter density - and therefore fewer neurones - in areas of the brain that are essential for decision-making, self-control, and learning and memory...