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New compound prevents alcoholic behavior, relapse in animals by blocking stress response
03-06-2007 · EurekAlert!A study of alcohol-dependent animals shows that a newly discovered compound that blocks chemical signals active during the brain's response to stress effectively stops excessive drinking and prevents relapse.
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