Preclinical validation of oxytocin as a novel treatment for alcohol dependence

酒精依赖是澳大利亚精神和身体疾病的主要原因。目前治疗这种疾病的药物效果有限。该项目将研究催产素激素减少酗酒和酒精渴望以及逆转酒精引起的脑损伤的能力。该项目还将开发新的药物，基于催产素，但具有更强大和更持久的效果。这些药物可能会为对抗酗酒提供突破。

Alcohol dependence is a major cause of mental and physical illness in Australia. Current medications for treating this condition are of limited effectiveness. This project will investigate the ability of the hormone oxytocin to reduce alcohol abuse and alcohol craving and to reverse the brain damage that alcohol causes. The project will also develop new medications, based on oxytocin, but with more powerful and longer lasting effects. These medications may provide a breakthrough in the fight against alcoholism.