Bromocriptine use is associated with decreased smoking rates.
Dopaminergic transmission in the central nervous system is thought to underlie addictive behaviours, including smoking. One effective smoking cessation drug, bupropion, enhances dopaminergic transmission; conversely, antipsychotic drugs, which are dopamine antagonists, are associated with increased...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2002
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