The findings aim to open a pathway to future drug treatments for alcoholism.
The findings were published in the journal Nicotine & Tobacco Research.
Gene expression in an area of the brain linked to addiction is affected differently by repeated binge drinking in males and females.
Results from a recent analysis reveal that the availability of alcohol associated with turning 21 years old may have relatively large effects on risky behaviors.
Three million deaths in 2016 were attributed to alcohol, which carries 'massive health risks,' according to paper.