The Effects of Chronic Ethanol in δ Knockout Mice

Authors

Zachary Gardner, Brigham Young University
Scott Steffensen, Brigham Young University

Keywords

chronic ethanol, knockout mice, substance abuse, alcohol abuse

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Psychology

Abstract

Substance abuse is a prolific problem with serious consequences. Specifically, alcohol abuse is the third leading cause of preventable mortality in the world (Mokdad et al., 2004). Each year the far-reaching effects of alcohol abuse cost the United States several hundred billion dollars annually (Office of National Policy, 2004). Treatment for individuals who suffer from this crippling disease is limited. In order to develop effective treatments we need to know more about the mechanisms of addiction and the changes that occur in the brain as a person becomes addicted.

Recommended Citation

Gardner, Zachary and Steffensen, Scott (2016) "The Effects of Chronic Ethanol in δ Knockout Mice," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2016: Iss. 1, Article 78.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2016/iss1/78