Theoretical Frameworks and Mechanistic Aspects of Alcohol Addiction: Alcohol Addiction as a Reward Deficit/Stress Surfeit Disorder
George F. Koob, Leandro F. Vendruscolo
Topics & Concepts
Extended amygdalaNucleus accumbensPsychologyReward systemAmygdalaNeurochemicalStria terminalisCentral nucleus of the amygdalaNeuroscienceAddictionAlcohol use disorderBrain stimulation rewardDopamineVentral striatumStriatumAlcoholChemistryBiochemistryNeurotransmitter Receptor Influence on BehaviorStress Responses and CortisolNeuroendocrine regulation and behavior