Same place same behaviour

Research study with mice indicates that “Environmental context plays a major role in chemical dependence and addiction, inducing or reinforcing compulsive drug-seeking behavior. . . . ‘To understand what this means in humans, simply think of someone who always drinks at the same bar and feels like going in for a beer whenever they’re walking past it,” Longo [Beatriz Longo, professor of neurophysiology, UNIFESP’s Medical School] said.” “Environmental Context Strongly Influences Drug Dependence, Study Shows.” 2023.  Press release, Agencia FAPESP.…

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