Addiction to Snake Venom. (3rd July 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Das, Saibal; Barnwal, Preeti; Maiti, Tanay; Ramasamy, Anand; Mondal, Somnath; Babu, Dinesh
• Is Part Of: Substance use & misuse. Volume 52:Number 8(2017)
• Page Start: 1104
• Page End: 1109
• Publication Date: 2017-07-03
• Subjects: Addiction -- substance abuse -- snake venom -- reinforcement -- personality; Narcotic habit -- Periodicals; Alcoholism -- Periodicals; Substance abuse -- Periodicals; Behavior, Addictive -- Periodicals; Sustance-Related Disorders -- Periodicals; 362.2905
• DOI: 10.1080/10826084.2016.1272614
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1082-6084

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The nature of addiction depends on various factors. The tendency to have already used several addictive substances and to seek high sensation experiences as a result of specific personality traits may lead to extreme and peculiar forms of addictions. Even belonging to specific social and cultural background may lead to such forms of addiction such as intentional snake bite and willful envenomation. In this article, we have discussed the peculiarities and practical insight of such addiction to snake venom. The possible molecular mechanism behind such venom-mediated reinforcement has also been highlighted. Finally, we have stressed upon the treatment and de-addiction measures.