Adolescent Intermittent Ethanol Exposure Effects on Kappa Opioid Receptor Mediated Dopamine Transmission: Sex and Age of Exposure Matter
Underage alcohol drinking increases the risk of developing alcohol use disorder (AUD). In rodents, adolescent ethanol exposure augments ethanol consumption and anxiety-like behavior while reducing social interaction. However, the underlying mechanisms driving these adaptations are unclear. The dopam...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-07-01
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Series: | Brain Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/10/8/472 |