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This project aims to identify genetic risk factors for heroin dependence through a comprehensive study. By utilizing a large, ethnically homogeneous sample, it seeks to uncover genetic variants associated with addiction and related traits.
The use of illicit psychoactive drugs such as opioids, cocaine, amphetamines, ecstasy and cannabis remains at high levels.
Globally around 15 million people use heroin and the societal cost is high due to lost productivity, criminal activity and medical care.
Although there are established risk factors for drug abuse, including urban poverty, mental illness, parental alcohol and drug abuse, there is a strong familial aspect to drug abuse.
Family, twin and adoption studies have demonstrated th…
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