Adolescent Ethanol Exposure Reduces Central Amygdala GABA Transmission But Preserves Noradrenergic Signaling In Adulthood.
Early initiation of alcohol use is a risk factor for developing alcohol use disorder (AUD) later in life, yet the long-term neuronal consequences of adolescent drinking remain poorly understood. The central amygdala (CeA) drives the negative emotional states that promote excessive drinking, and its overactivation is a...