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Social influence and vulnerability

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 July 2008

Joseph M. Boden
Joseph M. Boden
Affiliation:
Christchurch Health and Development Study, Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Otago, PO Box 4345, Christchurch, New Zealand. joseph.boden@otago.ac.nz
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Abstract

Redish et al. outline 10 vulnerabilities in the decision-making system that increase the risks of addiction. In this commentary I examine the potential role of social influence in exploiting at least one of these vulnerabilities, and argue that the needs satisfied by social interaction may play a role in decision-making with regard to substance use, increasing the risks of addiction.

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Open Peer Commentary
Information
Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 31 , Issue 4 , August 2008 , pp. 442 - 443
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2008

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