Oxytocin - commonly known as love hormone can help people beat alcohol addiction, say University of North California scientists.
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There is more to alcohol than mere intoxication. Infamous because of its social abuse but indispensable because of its many industrial applications.
There is more to alcohol than mere intoxication. Infamous because of its social abuse but indispensable because of its many industrial applications.
The researchers found that the oxytocin group had fewer alcohol cravings and milder withdrawal symptoms than the placebo group, and used just one-fifth of the lorazepam.
"Four [oxytocin] volunteers didn't need any lorazepam at all," New Scientist quoted Pedersen as saying.
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How oxytocin helps to aid withdrawal is still unclear, but it has no known side effects.
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'Cuddle Chemical' Oxytocin Promotes Negative Emotions Too, Study Finds
Oxytocin - the cuddle chemical promotes positive feelings, and is the hormone that helps mothers bond with their babies, is now known to promote negative emotions too.
Oxytocin - the cuddle chemical promotes positive feelings, and is the hormone that helps mothers bond with their babies, is now known to promote negative emotions too.
