New source of hope for hardcore cigarette smokers..

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Some recent findings suggest that the: ISULA or Insular Cortex , a prune sized region of the brain located under the frontal lobes on each side of the brain present some sound reasoning that the insula plays a crucial role in addiction of all types and especilly cigarette addiction. People who have sustained injury to the insula have reported an instant and permanent break in a smoking habit. Some article regarding all this in Science ? about 10 years ago. Recent advances in MRI imaging and such providing new tools for research. Significant implications for alcohol and drug addictions. Found a better article with detailed diagrams and such at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insular_cortex . ...DS

Edited September 19, 2009 by dr.syntax