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Intranasal Oxytocin Blocks Alcohol Withdrawal in Human Subjects

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: The neuropeptide, oxytocin, has been reported to block tolerance formation to alcohol and decrease withdrawal symptoms in alcohol-dependent rodents. Numerous recent studies in human subjects indicate that oxytocin administered by the intranasal route penetrates into and exerts effects within the brain.

Source: Carolina Digital Repository (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)

DOI: 10.17615/hbm0-dv44

Authors: Jarskog, Lars Fredrik, Smedley, Kelly L., Pedersen, Cort A., Casey, Robin L., Garbutt, James C., Fender, Trace, Rau, Shane W., Leserman, Jane, Kampov-Polevoi, Alexei

Institution: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Language: English

Topic: Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: Center for Alcohol Studies, National Center for Research Resources

Award: UNC Clinical and Translational Science Award

OpenAlex ID: W4299875013

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