A new study has identified the neural stop and go signals for drinking.
The study by Texas A&M College of Medicine, using a study on mice, found that neurons in the forebrain could play a role in controlling alcoholism.
According to the Journal of Neuroscience, spiny protrusions on neurons are act as the Go signal or the Stop signal for drinking. A neuron with a D1 protrusion encourages action while neurons with D2 protrusions discourage them.
At this stage, the research doesn't lead to a way to control alcoholism, but researchers think it has potential. 93-x