Novel Alcoholism Treatment Modulates GPCR Activation, May Lessen Withdrawal Symptoms

Scientists at the Scripps Research Institute say activating a receptor found in brain cells may help treat alcohol addiction and ease some withdrawal symptoms. The researchers studied the effects of activating the receptor in alcohol-addicted rats and reported the results (“ Systemic and Intra-Habenular Activation of the Orphan G Protein-Coupled Receptor GPR139 Decreases Compulsive-Like Alcohol Drinking and Hyperalgesia in Alcohol-Dependent Rats ”) in  eNeuro .“The mo