Low-dose Alcohol Self-administration in Freely-moving Rats and its Effect on the Firing Rate of Ventral Tegmental Area GABA Neurons

Authors

Stuart Thomas, Brigham Young University
Dr. Scott Steffensen, Brigham Young University

Keywords

low-dose alcohol, self-administration, rats, ventral tegmental area, GABA neurons

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Neuroscience

Abstract

Each year, more and more people become the slaves of addiction to narcotics, alcohol, and nicotine. These addictions destroy families and ruin lives. The brain’s chemistry is influenced by these drugs. This study aimed to evaluate how alcohol and other drugs affect the brain’s chemistry and identify potential avenues for therapy.

Recommended Citation

Thomas, Stuart and Steffensen, Dr. Scott (2013) "Low-dose Alcohol Self-administration in Freely-moving Rats and its Effect on the Firing Rate of Ventral Tegmental Area GABA Neurons," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 364.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/364