Cocaine or ecstasy consumption during adolescence increases risk of addiction

Friday, February 5, 2010 - 00:21 in Psychology & Sociology

Exposure to ecstasy or cocaine during adolescence increases the "reinforcing effects" that make people vulnerable to developing an addiction. This is the main conclusion of a research team that has shown for the first time how these changes persist into adulthood.

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