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Breakthrough in alcohol withdrawal treatment being explored in Pullman

Researchers at Washington State University are exploring a new approach to treating alcohol withdrawal syndrome, focusing on ...
MyNorthwest

WSU researchers make breakthrough in easing alcohol withdrawal symptoms

A new WSU study found that by targeting a certain part of the brain, scientists were able to lessen debilitating withdrawal ...

Enhancing the industrial relevance of alcohol dehydrogenase enzymes by exploiting their 'hidden reactivity'

Amides and thioesters are ubiquitous compounds in chemistry, used for the production of medicines, natural products, and advanced materials. Traditionally, their synthesis is a messy business, ...
News Medical

Promising new compound reduces alcohol dependence in animal studies

Scripps Research scientists have found that LY2444296 - a compound that selectively blocks the kappa opioid receptor (KOP) - may reduce drinking in cases of alcohol dependence in animal studies. The ...

Altering one area of the brain could rid alcohol withdrawal symptoms, study finds

By targeting a specific area of the brain, researchers at Washington State University may now hold the key to curbing the ...
Purdue University

New plant-based compounds have been created to treat alcohol use disorder

The 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health reported that 14.5 million people ages 12 and older have alcohol use disorder, or AUD. This represents 5.3% of that population, according to the ...