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Cortisol Secretion Patterns In Addiction And Addiction Risk
William R. Lovallo*
Int J Psychophysiol. 2006 March; 59(3): 195–202.
William R. Lovallo, Behavioral Sciences Laboratories (151A), Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 921 NE 13th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73104, United States;
* Tel.: +1 405 270 0501×3124; fax: +1 405 290 1839. E-mail address: [email protected]
Abstract
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COMMENTS: Delta FosB is one the primary molecules of addiction. It rises, or accumulates, during an addiction process, reinforcing addictive behavior and rewiring of the brain. It rises whether the addiction is chemical or behavioral. This study shows that it accumulates during sexual activity and consumption of sugar. Researchers also found that sexual activity increased the consumption of sugar. Delta FosB may be involved in one addiction reinforcing another addiction. The question is – how does “over consumption” of porn affect Delta FosB?
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