Thursday, March 1, 2007

Stress and Craving Alcohol

Stress And Alcohol Cues Appear To Target The Brain Differently To Produce Craving

"Alcohol cues" are reminders of drinking. Researchers already know that both stress and alcohol cues can produce cravings and relapse in abstinent alcoholics. New findings indicate that stress and cues work on the brain differently to influence craving, perhaps producing an additive effect, which may in turn decrease the chances of treatment success.

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Note: This story has been adapted from a news release issued by Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research.

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