Alcohol and the Addictive Brain

Recent research has indicated that alcoholism may be the result of an imbalance in the brain's natural production of neurotransmitters. "Alcohol and the Addictive Brain" is an account of the recent scientific discoveries concerning alcoholism.

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A new understanding of the nature and progression of alcohol addiction is emerging: alcoholism as the result of an imbalance in the brain's natural production of neurotransmitters critical to our sense of well-being. This imbalance, which an increasing amount of evidence is demonstrating to be genetically influenced, produces a craving temporarily satisfied by drinking. "Alcohol and the Addictive Brain" is an account of the recent scientific discoveries concerning alcoholism.