Social influence and vulnerability

Behavioral and Brain Sciences 31 (4):442-443 (2008)
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Abstract

Redish et al. outline 10 vulnerabilities in the decision-making system that increase the risks of addiction. In this commentary I examine the potential role of social influence in exploiting at least one of these vulnerabilities, and argue that the needs satisfied by social interaction may play a role in decision-making with regard to substance use, increasing the risks of addiction

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10.1017/s0140525x08004780

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