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Study Shows Genetics Affect Severity of Addiction
U.S Scientists are reporting that drug addiction treatment is impacted by the genetic make-up and how long the person has been using their drug of choice. Drug addicts all have different genetic make-up, and researchers from the Brookhaven National Laboratory found that the lower the gray matter density the fewer neurons there are in the areas of the brain that are essential for self-control, decision making, learning and memory. This type of research supports that genes … Read entire article »
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