Table 5.
The synopsis of the main trend topics.
(1) Major clinical studies show baclofen as a treatment for alcohol dependence is still premature. |
(2) Biomarkers such as gut microbial fingerprint, DNA methylation in GABA receptor genes, and blood metabolites have been identified for alcohol use disorder. |
(3) Abnormal glial cell functions are promising neuropathology for alcohol use disorder. |
(4) Females are more likely to develop alcohol use disorder. |