Biphasic Alcohol Response Differs in Heavy Versus Light Drinkers

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Authors

Andrea C. King · University of Chicago

Tim T. Houle · University of Chicago

Harriet de Wit · University of Chicago

Louis Holdstock · University of Chicago

Alyson Schuster · University of Chicago

Abstract

The results indicate that young adult binge drinkers show a biphasic alcohol response, with heightened sensitivity to stimulant-like alcohol effects and greater tolerance to sedative alcohol effects compared with their light-drinking counterparts.

Topics & Keywords

Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects Eicosanoids and Hypertension Pharmacology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Alcoholism Clinical and Experimental Research

Volume 26, Issue 6, pp. 827-835

DOI: 10.1111/j.1530-0277.2002.tb02611.x

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