Abstract
The relationship between central catecholamine neurons and alcohol withdrawal seizures was studied in rats pretreated with 6-hydroxydopamine to selectively destroy the central catecholamine nerve terminals. The alteration of alcohol withdrawal seizures was manifested by a higher percentage of the rats developing the seizures, an earlier onset of seizures and a greater severity of seizure activity. Seizure status was exhibited in 25% of the 6-hydroxydopamine-treated rats.