Seratonin and Dopamine Dysfunction

[Cinders]

Friends,

Bradford alluded to differences in addict's brain chemistry regarding serotonin and dopamine but gave no concrete examples. I googled and here are three links I found.

Hope you find it informative.

IngentaConnect Neurodevelopmental Liabilities in Alcohol Dependence: Central Serotonin and Dopamine Dysfunction

Neurobiology and Behavior

What Drives Alcohol Addiction

Thanks,
Cindi

[trixietrack]

Seratonin and Dopamine Dysfunction

thank you db good info

[beatle]

Seratonin and Dopamine Dysfunction

I haven't looked at those links yet, but I plan to (after I get my pack of wild banshees into bed). Thanks for that Cindi.

Tryptophan or 5-HTP (a form of tryptophan) is supposed to help with the serotonin... naturally. SSRIs, as I undertstand it, do the same thing in a chemical, artificial way.

Anyway, I have looked into this before, but look forward to reading more. (unfortunately I have had an adverse reaction to tryptophan/5-HTP, so I have not followed up on it.)

[Determinatrix]

Seratonin and Dopamine Dysfunction

I found What Drives Alcohol Addiction fascinating.
Thanks for sharing this.
It explains a lot about the catch22 of drinking to deal with anxiety that I did not previously understand.

Dx

[Guest]

Seratonin and Dopamine Dysfunction

Thanks Cindi.......will check them out when my brain is awake........hopefully some time soon. :H

Starlight Impress x