Binge drinking could be down to personality: studyDecember 3, 2019 - 16:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - There is a personality type that makes you more likely to binge drink, a new study has found, according to Evening Standard. After observing the brains of mice when exposed to alcohol, neuroscientists at Vanderbilt University and The Salk Institute identified three drinking personality types - light, heavy and compulsive. They were able to predict which of the mice would drink compulsively because their brains either simulated or diminished "punishment signals" when consuming alcohol. Those with binge personality received fewer signals, meaning they could continue to drink despite the negative outcome. Simulated punishment signals meant the mice were less likely to develop compulsive behaviour. This is because the brain has a specific circuit that "serves as both a biomarker for the development of compulsive drinking and a driver of its expression". The researchers could predict the mice’s drinking habits from the start. According to the study, almost a third of adults drink compulsively when given alcohol. It concluded: "Binge drinking unmasked individual differences, revealing latent traits in alcohol consumption and compulsive drinking despite equal prior exposure to alcohol. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |