Why your brain craves alcohol?

A new study by Scripps Research scientists has identified a brain region, the paraventricular nucleus of the thalamus (PVT), that plays a crucial role in compulsive drinking. The PVT becomes highly active when individuals learn to associate alcohol with relief from withdrawal symptoms, driving relapse behavior.

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