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Research offers hope for alcoholics

12-12-2006 · EurekAlert!

Scientists at Melbourne's Howard Florey Institute have discovered a system in the brain that stops an alcoholic’s craving for alcohol, as well as prevent relapse once they have recovered from alcohol addiction.

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