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Augmentation of Alcohol Consumption by Caffeine in Malnourished Rats

R. M. Gilbert

SUMMARY. The alcohol consumption of malnourished rats increased substantially when caffeine, but not isohedonic quinine, was added to their available fluids. The effect was not observed in rats receiving an adequate diet. Conversely, food restriction raised alcohol consumption substantially in adequately fed but not in malnourished rats.