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Vasopressin is a neurotransmitter released centrally to affect various behaviors, e.g. arousal [ 7 ] , temperature regulation [ 8 9 ] , aggression [ 10 11 ] , memory [ 12 ] and grooming [ 13 ] . However, the ability of centrally acting AVP to induce intense stereotyped behaviors [ 1 14 ] raises the possibility that this neuropeptide may be associated with the induction of compulsive behaviors in humans.
He's now proved himself "pathological," "unbalanced," and "compulsive."
The Valine allele was shown to be preferentially transmitted to ADHD probands and was associated with impulsive false alarm errors on a continuous performance task [ 56 ] . Several studies on obsessive compulsive disorder have found associations with COMT [ 57 58 59 60 ] . Associations with bipolar disorder [ 61 ] and temperamental dimensions [ 62 ] have also been reported.
Among experts who treat and study compulsive behaviors and chemical dependencies, there is controversy over the meaning of the term "addiction" and the efficacy of the disease model for a range of supposed addictions, from alcoholism to compulsive gambling.
You're sure to overdose, but that's the obsessive/compulsive thrill you're looking for, right?