Addiction
Alcoholism And Excessive Food Intake May Share Chemical Pathways In The Brain
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Posted on Jan 03, 2005, 6 a.m.
By Bill Freeman
Galanin is one of several neuropeptides known to increase food intake. Previous findings have suggested that galanin may also be involved in alcohol consumption and/or the motivation to drink alcohol beverages. Most recently, researchers have discovered that giving galanin microinjections to rodents can increase their voluntary alcohol intake.
Galanin is one of several neuropeptides known to increase food intake. Previous findings have suggested that galanin may also be involved in alcohol consumption and/or the motivation to drink alcohol beverages. Most recently, researchers have discovered that giving galanin microinjections to rodents can increase their voluntary alcohol intake. Their findings are published in the December issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/12/041220004637.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/12/041220004637.htm
