# A mechanism behind choosing alcohol over healthy rewards is found

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> **[A mechanism behind choosing alcohol over healthy rewards is found](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/06/180621141032.htm)**
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> Changes in a brain signalling system contribute to the development of alcohol addiction-like behaviors in rats, according to a new study. The findings indicate a similar mechanism in humans.

  
Changes in a brain signalling system contribute to the development of alcohol addiction-like behaviors in rats, according to a new study. The findings indicate a similar mechanism in humans.