Study Examines Sensation Seeking Behavior, Addiction and Smoking Cessation

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Original post: Newswise - Addiction Study Examines Sensation Seeking Behavior, Addiction and Smoking Cessation

The tendency to become addicted to nicotine and other drugs involves an interplay of genetics and environmental factors. In a unique study looking at the chemistry underlying the propensity to develop nicotine craving, scientists are gaining insight into predicting individual addiction to nicotine, forecasting nicotine tumorigenesis, and developing individualized treatments for this disorder.