Figure 2.Dopamine and reward deficiency syndrome  

Addictive behavior

Impulse behavior

Compulsive behavior

Personality behavior
Severe alcholism

Attention deficit disorder

Hyperactivity

Aberrant sexual bahavior Conduct disorder
Polysubstance abuse Tourette's Syndrome   Antisocial behavior
Smoker Autism Pathological gambling Aggressive behavior
Blum K, et al.: Reward Deficiency Syndrome, American Scientist, 84 (2): 132-145, 1996


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