Abstract
Twin, family, and adoption studies show that genetic factors play a significant role in vulnerability to becoming addicted to drugs. Through a combination of genetic approaches, the variant alleles responsible for interindividual differences in susceptibility to addiction are being uncovered.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 133-143 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Current psychiatry reports |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2006 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychiatry and Mental health