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- Title
Alcohol, neurotransmitter systems, and behavior.
- Authors
Chastain, Garvin
- Abstract
Alcohol affects several neurotransmitter systems within the brain. In this article, the author describes its effects on 5 major ones: glutamate, gamma-amino-butyric acid (GABA), dopamine, serotonin, and opioid systems. The author also notes the interactions and interdependencies of these transmitters, and provides details on both immediate effects and long-term adaptations. Last, the author explains several psychopharmacological treatments for alcoholism and the effects of these treatments on transmitters, and draws conclusions.
- Publication
The Journal of general psychology, 2006, Vol 133, Issue 4, p329
- ISSN
0022-1309
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.3200/GENP.133.4.329-335