Table 3.
Comparison of Ethanol Intake (averaged by cycles) Between Adolescent and Adult Rats
| Cycle 1 | Cycle 2 | Cycle 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adolescent 2.5% CY3 | 8.49 ± 0.3a | 7.70 ± 0.2a | 6.66 ± 0.1 |
| Adult 2.5% CY3 | 5.26 ± 0.1 | 5.13 ± 0.1 | 4.80 ± 0.1c |
| Adult 3.5% CY3 | 7.21 ± 0.2b | 7.00 ± 0.2b | 6.88 ± 0.2 |
Ethanol intake averaged by cycles for male adult and adolescent rats. 2.5% and 3.5% ethanol diet (ED) groups were exposed to three 5-day cycles of ED interspersed with two 2-day withdrawal periods, during which rats received control diet (CD). These data are an average of daily intake for each 5-day cycle. Data represent means ± SEM for 8 rats/group.
p < 0.05 compared to adult 2.5% & 3.5%ED.
p < 0.05 compared to adolescent 2.5%ED.
p < 0.05 compared to adolescent 2.5%ED and adult 3.5%ED.