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UIC Study Seeks Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder and Depression

Researchers identified a protein that could be the “master regulator” of withdrawal symptoms.

A recent MedicalXpress article discussed new research at the University of Illinois Chicago focused on treating depression linked to alcohol use disorder. When someone experiences withdrawal from long-term alcohol use, depression is a common side effect that leads to more drinking to self-medicate. The UIC researchers believe that treating this depression can prevent a relapse.

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