NIH R01 · 2025
Sex differences in BNST networks during early abstinence in AUD
Alcohol use disorders (AUDs) are common, disabling conditions. There is a growing awareness of important sex differences in AUDs; for example, women experience more serious health complications from alcohol use and also develop negative consequences from alcohol use more quickly. While the rate of AUDs is relatively stable in men, the rate in women is escalating at an alarming rate. Neurobiological differences between sexes are thought to underlie the differential impact of AUDs in men and women, but to date relatively few studies on this topic exist. Animal models of addiction have substantially informed our understanding of the stages of addiction— binge/intoxication, withdrawal/negative…
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