Childhood Maltreatment Affects the Serotonergic System in Male Alcohol‐Dependent Individuals

ConclusionsThis is the first study to show that self‐reported childhood maltreatment, in particular emotional abuse, in male alcohol‐dependent individuals is associated with a quite dramatic (more than 90%) reduction in central serotonergic neurotransmission. It should, however, be noted that the number of individuals is relatively small, and the results should therefore be considered as preliminary.

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Source: Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research - February 5, 2013 Category: Addiction Authors: Kristina J. Berglund, Jan Balldin, Ulf Berggren, Arne Gerdner, Claudia Fahlke Tags: Original Article Source Type: research