Rodent study finds molecular link between adolescent alcohol use and adult anxiety

Monday, March 11, 2019 - 08:22 in Health & Medicine

New preclinical research in rats has identified a link between adolescent alcohol exposure and specific molecular changes in the brain that contribute to increased anxiety in adulthood. A large body of evidence demonstrates a strong relationship between alcohol and anxiety problems in humans. “These findings provide insight into the mechanisms through which alcohol-induced brain changes […]

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