First direct evidence that response to alcohol depends on genes: Dopamine receptor deficiency leads to significant brain changes in response to drinking | Addiction Treatment Strategies

Posted on Jan 16, 2011 in Alcoholism, Neurobiology | 0 comments

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First direct evidence that response to alcohol depends on genes: Dopamine receptor deficiency leads to significant brain changes in response to drinking

ScienceDaily– A study in mice provides the first experimental evidence to directly support the idea that genetic differences make some individuals more susceptible to the addictive effects of alcohol and other drugs. … > read full article

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