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Papers: 16 Sep 2023 - 22 Sep 2023

RESEARCH TYPE:
Basic Science


Human Studies, Molecular/Cellular, Neurobiology, Sex Differences

PAIN TYPE:
Psychological/Comorbidities


2023 Sep 15


Biol Psychiatry


37717844

Adolescent alcohol exposure produces sex-specific long-term hyperalgesia via changes in central amygdala circuit function.

Authors

Secci ME, Kelley LK, Avegno EM, Holmgren EB, Chen L, Rein SL, Engi SA, Quinlan V, Wilson L, Gilpin NW, Wills TA

Abstract

Exposure to alcohol during adolescence produces many effects that last well into adulthood. Acute alcohol is analgesic and people living with pain report drinking alcohol to reduce pain, but chronic alcohol produces increases in pain sensitivity.