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The Importance of Social Interaction in Preventing Addictive Behaviour

Shared by Edie - 20 December 2018
Originally posted by Edie - 9 November 2018

Negative social interactions and isolation have been linked with heightened risk of drug self-administration and relapse, whereas positive social interactions can act as a protective factor against substance abuse.

Researchers show that when given a choice, rats repeatedly choose social interaction over self-administration of heroin or methamphetamine.
Researchers show, that when given a choice, rats repeatedly choose social interaction over self-administration of heroin or methamphetamine.

Recent research, published in Nature Neuroscience, has analysed the choice made...

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