Early Life Stress, Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors and Alcohol Use Disorders

Stress is a major driving force in alcohol use disorders (AUDs). It influences how much one consumes, craving intensity and whether an abstinent individual will return to harmful alcohol consumption. We are most vulnerable to the effects of stress during early development, and exposure to multiple t...

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Main Authors: Joan Y. Holgate, Selena E. Bartlett
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-06-01
Series:Brain Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/5/3/258