Neuroendocrinological Findings in Patients with Pathological Gambling and Internet Use Disorder

• Published in: European psychiatry Vol. 30; p. 1049
• Main Authors: Geisel, O, Panneck, P, Hellweg, R, Müller, C.A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Masson SAS 28.03.2015
• Subjects: Internal Medicine; Psychiatry

Background Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) plays important roles in neurotransmitter release and synaptic plasticity and has been hypothesized to be involved in the development and maintenance of addictive disorders. Also, alterations in secretion of stress hormones within the hypothalamic–...