Alcohol and alcoholism associated neurological disorders: Current updates in a global perspective and recent recommendations

Figure 3 Schematic representation and molecular mechanism of serotonin pathway in the presence of alcohol. During acute alcohol exposure, there is an increase in the 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) extracellular level. Whereas during chronic alcohol exposure, there is a reduction in extracellular 5-HT level. This happens due to its reuptake from extracellular space through serotonin transporter. MOD: Moderate dysplasia; SER-1: Spherical equivalent refraction-1; 5-HT: 5-hydroxytryptamine.