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Title
An endocannabinoid signal associated with desire for alcohol is suppressed in recently abstinent alcoholics.
Authors
Mangieri, Regina A; Hong, Kwang-Ik A; Piomelli, Daniele; Sinha, Rajita
Abstract
Alcoholics report persistent alcohol craving that is heightened by cognitive cues, stressful situations, and abstinence. The role of endogenous cannabinoids in human alcohol craving--though long suspected--remains elusive.