Addiction, also known as severe substance use disorder, is characterised by compulsive
drug-seeking and intake in the face of mounting adverse and negative consequences …

Introducción: La teoría de la sensibilidad al refuerzo (tsr) propone el sistema de activación
conductual (sac) como el sistema motivacional encargado de dirigir la con-ducta hacia la …

Dendrites are branched neuronal structures that play a key role in communication via signal
integration. Complex dendrites are believed to affect signal transmission where complexity …

The dynorphin/kappa opioid receptor (KOR) system within the nucleus accumbens (NAc)
contributes to negative affective states following withdrawal from illicit drugs, pain, and …

Impulsivity is a multidimensional concept, which is generally defined as lack of foresight or
consideration and judgment of actions. There is a double relationship between impulsivity …

Drug addiction is a complex and highly debilitating disorder affecting the motivational and
cognitive control systems of the brain. This chapter reviews the astonishing advances made …

Il concetto di impulsività copre una vasta gamma di azioni elaborate in modo disfunzionale,
espresse prematuramente, ingiustificatamente rischiose o semplicemente inappropriate nei …

Adolescence is a period of transition and changes where borderline personality traits can
influence the manifestations of a depressive illness. Adolescents may present dysphoric …

This chapter provides an overview of the biological underpinnings of borderline personality
disorder (BPD). The material in this chapter is presented in five sections: one describing the …

Planning and anticipating motor actions enables movements to be quickly and accurately
executed. However, if anticipation is not properly controlled, it can lead to premature …