Scientists have long been aware of the link between drinking andsmoking.
科学家们长期以来一直在研究喝酒和抽烟之间的联系f~0pSV]ADljo#。
In fact, eighty to ninety percent of alcoholics alsosmoke, which is about three times the rate in the generalpopulation.
事实上，在那些喝酒的人当中，80%到90%都抽烟，这个比率是总人数的3倍i&v1axaE1(7.g#U。
But a recent study suggests that what you'redealing with isn't just behavioral–it also has to do with brainchemistry.
但最近有研究称这不仅与人的行为有关，而且与大脑化学反应也有一定关系0[ojf|=8wzsPXc9。
The study suggests that alcohol increases the pleasurable effects of nicotine.
这项研究表明酒精可以增强尼古丁令人愉快的效果,E=0_6N_-U]aDMSNC|*S。
Participants drankan alcoholicbeverage and smoked either a regular cigarette or a nicotine free one.
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Those whosmoked nicotine-free cigarettes didn't report as much satisfaction, which indicates that the nicotineitself plays a critical role in the interaction.
那些抽没有尼古丁香烟的人并没有感受到满足感，由此表明尼古丁在相互影响时自身起到关键性作用|b*PYpLM;EuX。
And then there's all that lowering of inhibitions that happens when you drink.
如果喝酒的话就会降低抑制作用M&YH8#yrslU#dRc.ox。
It doesn't take muchalcohol to increase the pleasures of nicotine.
只需少量的酒精就能增加尼抽烟的的快感zkLeKd!HRblBY8gme.VG。
Once scientists get to the bottom of thepharmacological interaction that happens between alcohol and nicotine, they may have a betterunderstanding of how to treat both addictions more effectively.
曾经有科学家弄清酒精和尼古丁之间药物影响的真相，这让他们更好的了解如何有效地治疗酗酒和吸烟上瘾的人|ha0)m9eU6O-R。