Cognition is central to drug addiction

http://www.addictioninfo.org/articles/191/1/Cognition-is-central-to-drug-addiction/Page1.html

American Psychological Association

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By American Psychological Association

Published on 09/7/2005

Recent research shows that drug abuse alters cognitive activities such as decision-making and inhibition, likely setting the stage for addiction and relapse.