Peer smoking and the nicotinic receptor genes: an examination of genetic and environmental risks for...
Peer smoking and the nicotinic receptor genes: an examination of genetic and environmental risks for nicotine dependence
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Oxford, UK: Blackwell Publishing Ltd
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English
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Oxford, UK: Blackwell Publishing Ltd
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Background Peer smoking provides a socially reinforcing context of friends' encouragement and approval that contributes to smoking behavior. Twin studies show correlations and interactions between peer substance use and genetic liability for substance use. However, none examined specific genes. Here we test the hypothesis that the nico...
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Peer smoking and the nicotinic receptor genes: an examination of genetic and environmental risks for nicotine dependence
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_2970633
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_2970633
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0965-2140,1360-0443
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1360-0443
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10.1111/j.1360-0443.2010.03074.x
