Adolescent alcohol u…
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Drinking is a popular pastime for most adolescents, but when copious amounts of alcohol are consumed (known as binging) on a regular basis, it could be indicative of a deeper problem. Therefore, researchers in the Netherlands set out to answer two questions: Why do some adolescents engage in…
Genes Associated Wit…
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The new study found that treatments that manipulate both the GABA receptor and toll-like receptor 4 have the potential to reduce anxiety and control cravings, with little to no risk for addiction
Genetically Targeted…
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Genetically Targeted Medication Shows Great Promise In Treating Alcohol Addiction
21 Jan 2011
For the first time in alcohol addiction research, UVA investigators have successfully treated alcohol-dependent individuals with medication that is tailored specifically to match their genetic…
Genetics may determi…
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Your friend walks into a bar to meet you for happy hour. He sidles up to the bar and orders a drink does that make you more likely to get a drink yourself? According to new findings reported in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, genetics…
