Neurons Tell Brain When To Stop Drinking

Neurons Tell Brain When To Stop Drinking



Do you think is it possible to influence drinking behavior? Yes, it is by activating particular neurons in brain.

According to a study, researchers have showed that alcohol consumption alters the physical structure and function of neurons in the dorsomedial striatum -- a part of the brain that is believed to contribute directly to decision-making, especially to action selection and initiation.

Essentially, they found that activation of one type of neuron, called D1, determines whether one drink leads to two.

Now, they have discovered the neurons that tell us to stop.