Addiction Science Made Easy (ASME) Articles
The following are cutting-edge research articles taken from the journal, Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research. They have been interpreted by a science writer and then rewritten in lay terms.
Alcoholism may cause decreased density of neurons in the orbitofrontal cortex
Alcohol abuse: early diagnosis is key to treatment success
Blocking selected neurotransmitter activity may decrease alcohol consumption
Chronic alcohol abuse damages regulating hormones
Cognitive Neuroscience Takes on Alcohol
Exploring the Brain Chemistry of People at Risk for Alcohol Disorders
Genetics, Stress and Environmental Cues Influence Relapse Drinking
Investigating a ‘Protective Gene’ Against Alcoholism
Patterns of alcohol consumption among African Americans are more deadly
Probing Alcohol’s Actions in the Brain
Specifying Alcohol-Related Brain Damage in Young Women
Tracking the long-term functioning of adolescents with alcohol problems
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Additional Resources on Alcoholism Research
Alcohol and Alcohol Problems Science Database (NIAAA)
Alcohol Studies Database at Rutgers University
NIAAA’s Alcohol Research and Health Journal
NIAAA Clinical Trials Web site
National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions (NESARC)
