Ethanol-induced increases in neuroactive steroids in the rat brain and plasma are absent in adrenalectomized and gonadectomized rats

Peripheral administration of alcohol has been demonstrated to cause significant increases in neurosteroid levels in the brain and periphery. These findings have led to several theories suggesting a role for neurosteroids in the actions of alcohol. However, the anatomical sources of these steroids (e...

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