The Dopamine System in Mediating Alcohol Effects in Humans
Dopamine is a neuromodulating compound that is released in the ventral tegmental area (VTA) and projects to the nucleus accumbens (NA) where it is acutely involved in motivation and reinforcement behaviours. A huge risk factor for people who develop alcohol use disorder is early-onset drinking. So, if you drink before the age of 14, there’s […]