Israeli-US research: Turning off brain trigger may prevent alcohol addictions

24.06.2013                      16.Tammus. 5773

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Israeli-US research: Turning off brain trigger may prevent alcohol addictions

Israeli and US researchers were able to identify and deactivate a brain pathway linked to cravings for alcohol in rats.

Alcoholics — so far at least rats addicted to the bitter drop — can be saved from relapse following abstinence from drinking by turning off a trigger in the brain. Israeli and US researchers were able to identify and deactivate a brain pathway linked to cravings for alcohol, thus preventing the rodents from seeking alcohol and drinking it….