The Addictive Brain | Genetics -- Born to be an Addict?
Thu, Jan 02
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Discover the neural mechanisms that underlie the behaviors of addiction. This course includes watching a lecture followed by a group discussion moderated by the facilitator.
Time & Location
Jan 02, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
https://www.meetup.com/cpbonlinezendo/
About the event
The Addictive Brain | Genetics -- Born to be an Addict?
Discover the neural mechanisms that underlie the behaviors of addiction. This course includes watching a lecture followed by a group discussion moderated by the facilitator.
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Investigate how people may be susceptible to addiction on a genetic level. Thanks to studies of twins and DNA analysis, scientists are homing in on the genes that predispose us toward addiction. While there is no single "addiction gene," our DNA can significantly influence whether we become addicts.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
What is some of the evidence that certain people are innately more susceptible to addiction than others?