Why your brain craves alcohol: Scientists map the region responsible for compulsive drinking
A new study by Scripps Research scientists has identified a brain region, the paraventricular nucleus of the thalamus (PVT), that plays a crucial role in compulsive drinking. The PVT becomes highly active when individuals learn to associate alcohol with relief from withdrawal symptoms, driving relapse behavior.
A new study by Scripps Research scientists has identified a brain region, the paraventricular nucleus of the thalamus (PVT), that plays a crucial role in compulsive drinking. The PVT becomes highly active when individuals learn to associate alcohol with relief from withdrawal symptoms, driving relapse behavior.
