Alcoholism: Blocking Memories to Treat Alcoholism – Scientist

Blocking Memories to Treat Alcoholism – Scientist
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Blocking Memories to Treat Alcoholism
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Israeli researchers find way to reduce alcoholism relapse by erasing specific … – Shanghai Daily (subscription)
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Israeli researchers find way to reduce alcoholism relapse by erasing specific
Shanghai Daily (subscription)
JERUSALEM, June 24 (Xinhua) — Israeli researchers have found a way to prevent relapse in alcoholism by blocking a molecule that activates the memories associated with drinking, therefore reducing the cravings for alcohol. So far, the study which began

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