Alcohol and nicotine kill over half a million Americans every year. Abuse and addiction to
these drugs represent the leading cause of preventable morbidity and mortality in the United …

Ethanol and nicotine can modulate the activity of several neurotransmitter systems and
signalling pathways. Interactions between ethanol and nicotine can also occur via common …

While the co-morbidity of alcohol (ethanol) and tobacco (nicotine) dependence is well
described, the processes that underpin this strong connection are still under debate. With …

Alcohol and nicotine are two of the oldest and most commonly used recreational drugs, and
many people use both of them together. Although their ready availability likely contributes to …

Epidemiological studies consistently find correlations between nicotine and alcohol use, yet
the neural mechanisms underlying their interaction remain largely unknown. Nicotine and …

Alcohol and nicotine are the two most co-abused drugs in the world. Previous studies have
shown that nicotine can increase alcohol drinking in nondependent rats, yet it is unknown …

Alcohol and nicotine are often co-abused. As many as 80–95% of alcoholics are also
smokers, suggesting that ethanol and nicotine, the primary addictive component of tobacco …

Co-occurrence of alcohol and nicotine addiction in humans is well documented and there is
good evidence that common genes may contribute to both disorders. Although genetic …

This article represents the proceedings of a symposium presented at the 12th Congress of
the International Society for Biomedical Research on Alcoholism held in …

Abstract The World Health Organization estimates that one-third of the global adult
population smokes. Because tobacco use is on the rise in developing countries, death …