There is a definite link between genes and addiction and the level of a specific genotype can influence the severity of addiction. 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 decreased gray matter density – and therefore fewer neurons – in areas of the brain that are essential for decision-making, self-control, and learning and memory. The research is reported in the March 7, 2011 issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry.
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These types of studies are crucial. Identifying the right treatment for each individual recognizing these types of differences has to be more effective that the “one size fits all” treatments currently failing to help so many people. This is such a deadly trend…how many people do we have to lose before we learn and improve?
Well said, Oliver!