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Behavioral mechanisms underlying the link between smoking and drinking.

H J Little1

  • 1Drug Dependence Unit, Psychology Department, Durham University, Durham, United Kingdom.

Alcohol Research & Health : the Journal of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
|July 1, 2005
PubMed
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Alcohol and nicotine use often co-occur, with similar personality traits like impulsivity potentially leading to initiation. Shared mechanisms may underlie dependence development for both substances.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Psychopharmacology
  • Addiction Science

Background:

  • Many individuals concurrently use alcohol and nicotine (e.g., cigarettes, tobacco products).
  • While exhibiting distinct behavioral effects and brain targets, alcohol and nicotine may share certain properties influencing co-use and dependence.
  • Similar personality traits, such as impulsivity and sensation seeking, may precipitate the initiation of both alcohol and nicotine use.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the neurobiological actions of alcohol and nicotine.
  • To explore shared and distinct mechanisms in the development of dependence on alcohol and nicotine.
  • To examine the potential interactions between alcohol and nicotine effects on neurotransmitter systems.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies investigating alcohol and nicotine effects.

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  • Analysis of research on neurochemical systems affected by alcohol and nicotine.
  • Examination of factors contributing to co-dependence, including conditioning, stress, and withdrawal.

    • Main Results:

    • Alcohol and nicotine may share common pathways in the brain, despite differing primary targets.
    • Factors like reinforcing effects, conditioning, stress, and automatic behaviors contribute to dependence on both substances.
    • Tolerance, sensitization, and withdrawal symptoms are common to both alcohol and nicotine dependence.

    Conclusions:

    • The co-use and dependence on alcohol and nicotine are influenced by shared psychological and neurobiological factors.
    • Understanding these shared mechanisms is crucial for developing effective prevention and treatment strategies for polydrug use.
    • Further research into the interaction of alcohol and nicotine on neurotransmitter systems can elucidate the complexities of addiction.