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Nicotine use increases compulsive alcohol consumption, study finds
April 15, 2015 by NewsBot
In rat models, nicotine exposure actually promotes alcohol dependence, researchers report. "It's a vicious cycle," said a biologist and a senior author of the new study. "Nicotine makes individuals crave alcohol to 'reward' the brain and reduce stress."
