The proposed study is the first to explore the contribution of brain glutamate systems, a
major target of ethanol in the brain, to the vulnerability to develop alcoholism. This study
may lead to an enhanced understanding of the underlying neurobiological mechanism in
high-risk individuals that may lead to the transition from moderate to excessive use of
alcohol.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Yale University
Collaborators:
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) VA Connecticut Healthcare System