Why do we take drugs?: From the drug-reinforcement theory to a novel concept of drug instrumentalization
The drug-reinforcement theory explains why humans get engaged in drug taking behavior. This theory posits that drugs of abuse serve as biological rewards by activating the reinforcement system. Although from a psychological and neurobiological perspective this theory is extremely helpful, it does no...
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| Format: | Article (Journal) |
| Language: | English |
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10 November 2011
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Behavioral and brain sciences
Year: 2011, Volume: 34, Issue: 6, Pages: 322 |
| ISSN: | 1469-1825 |
| DOI: | 10.1017/S0140525X11000847 |
| Online Access: | Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0140525X11000847 Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/behavioral-and-brain-sciences/article/why-do-we-take-drugs-from-the-drugreinforcement-theory-to-a-novel-concept-of-drug-instrumentalization/9F6C0E2F578E749484CA4510EC1F7112 
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| Author Notes: | Rainer Spanagel |
| Summary: | The drug-reinforcement theory explains why humans get engaged in drug taking behavior. This theory posits that drugs of abuse serve as biological rewards by activating the reinforcement system. Although from a psychological and neurobiological perspective this theory is extremely helpful, it does not tell us about the drug-taking motives and motivation of an individual. The definition of drug instrumentalization goals will improve our understanding of individual drug-taking profiles. |
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| Item Description: | Gesehen am 19.10.2022 |
| Physical Description: | Online Resource |
| ISSN: | 1469-1825 |
| DOI: | 10.1017/S0140525X11000847 |