The evolutionary origins and significance of drug addiction

@article{citeulike:1414533, abstract = {By looking at drug addiction from an evolutionary perspective, we may understand its underlying significance and evaluate its three-fold nature: biology, psychology, and social influences. In this investigation it is important to delve into the co-evolution of mammalian brains and ancient psychotropic plants. Gaining an understanding of the implications of ancient psychotropic substance use in altering mammalian brains will assist in assessing the causes and effects of addiction in a modern-day context. By exploring addiction in this manner, we may move towards more effective treatment early prevention, treating the root of the issue rather than the symptoms.}, author = {Saah, Tammy }, citeulike-article-id = {1414533}, comment = {an awful article- lots of words for nothing at all - the "intelligent design" is not far!}, doi = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1477-7517-2-8}, journal = {Harm Reduction Journal}, keywords = {addiction, darwinism, drug, evolution, fitness, plant, psychotropic}, number = {1}, posted-at = {2007-06-26 22:36:17}, priority = {0}, title = {The evolutionary origins and significance of drug addiction}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1477-7517-2-8}, volume = {2}, year = {2005} }

TY - JOUR ID - citeulike:1414533 L3 - citeulike-article-id:1414533 N2 - By looking at drug addiction from an evolutionary perspective, we may understand its underlying significance and evaluate its three-fold nature: biology, psychology, and social influences. In this investigation it is important to delve into the co-evolution of mammalian brains and ancient psychotropic plants. Gaining an understanding of the implications of ancient psychotropic substance use in altering mammalian brains will assist in assessing the causes and effects of addiction in a modern-day context. By exploring addiction in this manner, we may move towards more effective treatment early prevention, treating the root of the issue rather than the symptoms. IS - 1 JF - Harm Reduction Journal TI - The evolutionary origins and significance of drug addiction VL - 2 KW - addiction KW - darwinism KW - drug KW - evolution KW - fitness KW - plant KW - psychotropic N1 - an awful article- lots of words for nothing at all - the "intelligent design" is not far! AU - Saah, Tammy PY - 2005/// UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1477-7517-2-8 ER -