[Role of the psychotropic effects of nicotine in shaping habituation for it in rats].

The experiments have proved some male noninbred white rats to of inclined to toxicomania development. It is of interest that such pathology develops in animals with low adaptive potential occupying the lowest rank in zoosocial hierarchy. These animals are usually characterized by high sensitivity to stress factors and pronounced inclination to the development of experimental alcoholism. Thus, it suggests the existence of common reasons causing the inclination to both nicotine and alcohol consumption.