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Brain activity marker identified for alcohol relapse risk

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Researchers have identified a potential marker in the brain associated with increased compulsive drinking after periods of alcohol abstinence. Studies on lab mice revealed that heightened activity in the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis (BNST) preceded attempts to drink alcohol, even when it was made bitter or replaced with water. This suggests that screening for BNST activity could help identify individuals at high risk of relapse from alcohol use disorder, a significant public health challenge in the United States. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Danny G. Winder, Marie Doyle, The Conversation ·

    Alcoholic lab mice are helping scientists unlock which part of the brain makes us want to drink

    With nearly 30 million Americans living with alcohol use disorder, researchers say activity in a deep brain structure appears before cravings hit.

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