Saturday, May 12, 2007

Brain Chemical Protects Some Against Alcoholism

Researchers have long wondered why some people with a family history of alcoholism become alcoholics and others do not. Now a Brookhaven National Laboratory study has found a difference in brain chemistry that may protect some from developing alcohol abuse problems. Elevated levels of D2 receptors for dopamine may provide a protective effect for some at high risk to become alcoholics.

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