Component 3

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what is component 3?
new developments
what have researchers discovered?
drugs that make users sick if they mix them with alcohol
what does the drug reward?
abstinence by inducing feelings of tranquillity & well-being
what are these compounds called?
tryptophan metabolites
what do tryptophan metabolites prevent?
alcohol being properly converted within the body
what do tryptophan metabolites convert alcohol into?
chemical that causes unpleasant effects such as nausea, vomiting & hot flushes
what does abstinence increase levels of?
serotonin that help relieve withdrawal symptoms & induces feelings of tranquillity & wellbeing (this is positive reinforcement)