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| Title |
The evolutionary origins and significance of drug addiction
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Harm Reduction Journal, June 2005
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| DOI | 10.1186/1477-7517-2-8 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Tammy Saah |
| Abstract |
By looking at drug addiction from an evolutionary perspective, we may understand its underlying significance and evaluate its three-fold nature: biology, psychology, and social influences. In this investigation it is important to delve into the co-evolution of mammalian brains and ancient psychotropic plants. Gaining an understanding of the implications of ancient psychotropic substance use in altering mammalian brains will assist in assessing the causes and effects of addiction in a modern-day context. By exploring addiction in this manner, we may move towards more effective treatment early prevention, treating the root of the issue rather than the symptoms. |
X Demographics
The data shown below were collected from the profiles of 16 X users who shared this research output. Click here to find out more about how the information was compiled.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 6 | 38% |
| Canada | 1 | 6% |
| Thailand | 1 | 6% |
| Georgia | 1 | 6% |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6% |
| Lebanon | 1 | 6% |
| Unknown | 5 | 31% |
Demographic breakdown
| Type | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Members of the public | 14 | 88% |
| Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 1 | 6% |
| Scientists | 1 | 6% |
Mendeley readers
The data shown below were compiled from readership statistics for 231 Mendeley readers of this research output. Click here to see the associated Mendeley record.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2 | <1% |
| Canada | 2 | <1% |
| Pakistan | 1 | <1% |
| Chile | 1 | <1% |
| United States | 1 | <1% |
| Unknown | 224 | 97% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Bachelor | 48 | 21% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 32 | 14% |
| Student > Master | 24 | 10% |
| Student > Postgraduate | 20 | 9% |
| Researcher | 16 | 7% |
| Other | 41 | 18% |
| Unknown | 50 | 22% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 53 | 23% |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 21 | 9% |
| Social Sciences | 19 | 8% |
| Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 18 | 8% |
| Neuroscience | 10 | 4% |
| Other | 54 | 23% |
| Unknown | 56 | 24% |
Attention Score in Context
This research output has an Altmetric Attention Score of 93. This is our high-level measure of the quality and quantity of online attention that it has received. This Attention Score, as well as the ranking and number of research outputs shown below, was calculated when the research output was last mentioned on 17 March 2024.
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#460,483
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#78
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#496
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