Dopamine D2 receptors in the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis modulate alcohol-related behaviors
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Dysregulation of the dopamine (DA) system is a hallmark of substance use disorders, including alcohol use disorder (AUD). Of the DA receptor subtypes, the DA D2 receptors (D2Rs) play a key role in the reinforcing effects of alcohol. D2Rs are expressed in numer... ...