The effects of alcohol have been widely studied during the past century, corroborating the idea that this tiny chemical compound acts throughout most of our neurotransmitter systems since it is capable of inducing addictive behaviour. Two of the most serious problems of alcohol addiction are craving and relapse; several studies have demonstrated that relapse is related to the anxious state which occurs during withdrawal, and it has been proved that this behavioural modifications results from an alteration of the dopaminergic and serotonergic systems. An important role in the neurobiology of alcohol addiction is played by acetaldehyde (ACD), ethanol first metabolite.
Cannizzaro, C., Plescia, F., & Cacace, S. (2011). Role of acetaldehyde in alcohol addiction: current evidence and future perspectives. MALTA MEDICAL JOURNAL, 23(3).
Data di pubblicazione: | 2011 | |
Titolo: | Role of acetaldehyde in alcohol addiction: current evidence and future perspectives | |
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Citazione: | Cannizzaro, C., Plescia, F., & Cacace, S. (2011). Role of acetaldehyde in alcohol addiction: current evidence and future perspectives. MALTA MEDICAL JOURNAL, 23(3). | |
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Abstract: | The effects of alcohol have been widely studied during the past century, corroborating the idea that this tiny chemical compound acts throughout most of our neurotransmitter systems since it is capable of inducing addictive behaviour. Two of the most serious problems of alcohol addiction are craving and relapse; several studies have demonstrated that relapse is related to the anxious state which occurs during withdrawal, and it has been proved that this behavioural modifications results from an alteration of the dopaminergic and serotonergic systems. An important role in the neurobiology of alcohol addiction is played by acetaldehyde (ACD), ethanol first metabolite. | |
Settore Scientifico Disciplinare: | Settore BIO/14 - Farmacologia | |
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