Friction and addiction: the use of illicit drugs in Australian research
August 6, 2012 at 6:26 am
(This post was last modified: August 6, 2012 at 6:28 am by KichigaiNeko.)
Quote:Criminalisation of many drugs of abuse has done little to deter their use. Recent estimates tell us nearly one in 20 individuals aged between 15 and 64 are experimenting with illicit drug use worldwide.
Rather interesting article I think ... Full article
Quote:It is estimated only 20% of individuals who engage in drug-taking will meet the criteria for dependence. So the question remains: what is different in the brain of these individuals that makes them compelled to go back for more?
So DO illicit (or legal) drugs cause an addiction response? And what of Vitamin abuse?
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