Alzheimer's Drug Could Help Reverse Alcohol Effects On Teen Brains

A drug used to treat Alzheimer's disease may be able to help reverse some of the effects of adolescent binge drinking.
Researchers at Duke Health used rats to study the effects of teens who binge drink and the effects it has on the brain.
Researchers also focused on how those negative effects could be mitigated later in life.
Scientists know that binge drinking changes the brain's hippocampus, causing inflammation and neuron damage.
The hippocampus is responsible for learning and memory and is also closely linked to anxiety.
The study results showed that the Alzheimer's drug Aricept showed promise in repairing damaged neurons in teens.
Researchers say there is more to investigate regarding their findings, but the study shows promise.



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