Cb1 Receptor Gene Variant Nicotine, Cb1 Receptor Nicotine Dependence, Nicotine Reinforcement Genetics, Cb1 Gene Smoking Behavior, Nicotine Addiction Genetic Factors

The CB1R rs2023239 Receptor Gene Variant and Nicotine Reinforcement in Smokers

By Benjamin Caplan, MD

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December 14, 2021

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Tobacco smoking is a leading cause of preventable death, yet only one-third of those who try can successfully quit smoking. The CB1 receptor gene variant nicotine significantly affects nicotine reinforcement among smokers. This finding highlights the…