Cocaine or ecstasy consumption during adolescence increases risk of addiction

Sunday, February 7, 2010 - 10:21 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 from the University of Valencia (UV), which has shown for the first time how these changes persist into adulthood...

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