Garavan, Hugh (2010) Insula and drug cravings. Brain Structure and Function, 214, (5-6), pp. 593-601. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00429-010-0259-8.
This paper reviews the role of the insula in drug craving. Evidence is presented that drug craving may be a particular instance of the anterior insula's broader role in interoception and subjective feeling states similar, for example, to thirst and hunger.
E Concepts in biomedical areas > Nervous system physiology (brain, neural)
F Concepts in psychology > Cognition / Memory
F Concepts in psychology > Motivation
G Health and disease > Substance use disorder (addiction)
G Health and disease > Substance use disorder (addiction) > Drug use disorder > Drug withdrawal / craving
J Health care, prevention, harm reduction and treatment > Risk and protective factors > Risk factors
VA Geographic area > Europe > Ireland
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