The mechanistic classification of addictive drugs

PLoS Med. 2006 Nov;3(11):e437. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0030437.

Abstract

The authors review recent research on the molecular mechanisms of addiction and propose a new classification for addictive drugs.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Biogenic Monoamines / metabolism
  • Carrier Proteins / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Ion Channels / metabolism
  • Pharmaceutical Preparations / classification*
  • Pharmaceutical Preparations / metabolism
  • Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled / metabolism
  • Substance-Related Disorders*

Substances

  • Biogenic Monoamines
  • Carrier Proteins
  • Ion Channels
  • Pharmaceutical Preparations
  • Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled