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The study, published in Biological Psychiatry: Global Open Science, found the effect occurs in the paraventricular nucleus of the thalamus (PVT), a region that regulates stress and emotion.

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Discover groundbreaking research from Scripps Research scientists that uncovers the brain mechanisms behind alcohol addiction. Learn why people continue to drink despite the health risks and the ...

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The Sanctuary at Sedona reports functional medicine enhances addiction recovery by addressing root causes and individual ...