What we’ve found in animal models of binge drinking is that certain subtypes of neurons lose the ability to talk to each other appropriately. Even after a prolonged period of abstinence, conversations between the neurons don’t return to normal. If…
It is thought that the anticipated positive effects of substances serve as an incentive or motivation to use. Conversely, negative expectancies are thought to act as a disincentive and contribute to reduced drinking or drug use (McMahon and Jones, 1993;…
«Florence’s results and our ongoing studies indicate that it is now possible to identify the alterations that can lead to sub-optimal trajectories,» Lippé said. «This will enable us to carry out more precise interventions with at-risk children and intervene earlier…