Reward responsivity and the development of nicotine dependence

Different theories have been proposed to explain the development of nicotine dependence. Some theories suggest that nicotine has direct reinforcing properties, either positive or negative. That is, nicotine is self-administered because it produces pleasure or positive affect or because it alleviates...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kalamboka, Natasha
Other Authors: Remington, Robert ; Glautier, Steven
Published: University of Southampton 2008
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Online Access:https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.494749