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Serotonergic dysfunction, negative mood states, and response to alcohol.

A Heinz1, K Mann, D R Weinberger

  • 1Central Institute of Mental Health, University of Heidelberg, Germany. heinza@as200.zi-mannheim.de

Alcoholism, Clinical and Experimental Research
|May 1, 2001
PubMed
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Serotonin dysfunction is linked to alcoholism, particularly in individuals with negative moods and low response to alcohol. This may involve reduced alcohol-induced sedation, impacting alcohol dependence risk.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Psychiatry
  • Addiction Research

Background:

  • Central serotonergic neurotransmission dysfunction is implicated in alcoholism.
  • Associated behaviors include impulsive aggression, negative mood, and low alcohol response.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Review literature on psychopathological correlates of serotonergic dysfunction.
  • Focus on the interaction between negative mood and alcohol response.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of psychopathological correlates.
  • Analysis of studies on mood and alcohol response.

Main Results:

  • Low serotonin turnover linked to excessive alcohol intake and aggression in primates.
  • Human data show reduced serotonin and aggression, possibly mediated by negative mood.

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  • Reduced serotonin transporter availability in alcoholics correlates with depression and altered alcohol response.

    • Conclusions:

    • Evidence suggests a link between serotonergic dysfunction, negative mood, and excessive alcohol intake.
    • Reduced alcohol-induced sedation may mediate this relationship.
    • These factors are relevant to alcohol dependence development.