Rodent smoke screen: Rat model shows tobacco smoke exposure induces brain changes indicative of nicotine dependence

Tuesday, December 8, 2009 - 18:28 in Health & Medicine

Rats passively exposed to tobacco smoke become dependent on nicotine, according to a new study. The findings of how rats' brains respond to exposure to tobacco smoke have implications for the study of the effects of tobacco smoke on the human brain and for future studies testing new treatments for tobacco addiction.

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