Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
neural mechanisms, nicotine, alcohol, co-dependence
College
Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Department
Psychology
Abstract
Alcohol abuse is prevalent in today’s society, causing an economic burden to the US of several hundred billions of dollars annually in direct costs alone. Several reports have estimated that 80% of those with a dependence on alcohol are also smokers. While smoking rates in the general population have decreased in recent decades, the use of NIC has remained high (approximately 70-75%) in individuals who regularly use alcohol. Often taken in concert, the use of tobacco and alcohol are leading causes of preventable death in the United States. In addition, there is strong evidence of co-dependence – individuals who smoke are ten times more likely to be alcoholics.
Recommended Citation
Spencer, Jordan and Steffensen, Dr. Scott
(2015)
"Neural mechanisms: Nicotine and Alcohol Co-dependence,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2015:
Iss.
1, Article 55.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2015/iss1/55