Nicotine-induced brain metabolism associated with anger provocation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Cortico-limbic brain activity associated with anger may be susceptible to nicotine and, thus, may contribute to smoking initiation and nicotine addiction. The purpose of the study was to identify the brain regions that are most reactive to nicotine and show the g...

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Main Authors: Jamner Larry D, Whalen Carol K, Loughlin Sandra E, Leslie Frances M, Potkin Steven G, Gehricke Jean-G, Mbogori James, Fallon James H
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-04-01
Series:Behavioral and Brain Functions
Online Access:http://www.behavioralandbrainfunctions.com/content/5/1/19