Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals Role in Drug Abuser: A Review Study
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2020
Abstract
Endocrine-disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) are exogenous chemicals that influence many aspects of natural hormone actions. Bisphenol is used in the industry, for increasing the thickness and durability of materials in certain plastics and resins. Paraben is used as preservatives in many pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and some food products. EDCs can increase estrogen levels inside the body, and estrogen itself can increase the monoamine effect (dopamine, serotonin), neuronal excitability, neuropeptide transmitter mechanism, and drug metabolism. In drug abusers, this effect can develop greater craving behavior, addiction, and relapse.
Keywords
EDCs, Bisphenol, Paraben
Divisions
fac_med
Funders
None
Publication Title
International Journal Of Medical Toxicology And Forensic Medicine
Volume
10
Issue
4
Publisher
Shaheed Beheshti Medical Univ-medical Sciences & Health Services
Publisher Location
SHAHEED BAHONAR AVE, DARABAD, TEHRAN, 19569, IRAN