Endocannabinoid signaling in the lateral habenula regulates pain and alcohol consumption
Abstract Hyperalgesia, which often occurs in people suffering from alcohol use disorder, may drive excessive drinking and relapse. Emerging evidence suggests that the lateral habenula (LHb) may play a significant role in this condition. Previous research suggests that endocannabinoid signaling (eCBs...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2021-04-01
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Series: | Translational Psychiatry |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41398-021-01337-3 |