Journal article
Genetics of Opioid Dependence: A Review of the Genetic Contribution to Opioid Dependence
Abstract
This narrative review aims to provide an overview of the impact of opioid dependence and the contribution of genetics to opioid dependence. Epidemiological data demonstrate that opioid dependence is a global trend with far-reaching effects on the social, economic, and health care systems. A review of classical genetic studies of opioid use suggests significant heritability of drug use behavior, however the evidence from molecular genetic …
Authors
Mistry CJ; Bawor M; Desai D; Marsh DC; Samaan Z
Journal
Current Psychiatry Research and Reviews, Vol. 10, No. 2, pp. 156–167
Publisher
Bentham Science Publishers
Publication Date
May 2014
DOI
10.2174/1573400510666140320000928
ISSN
2666-0822