NMDAR-dependent LTD is expressed only in D1 MSNs of EtOH naïve mice.
After CIE, the LTD induction protocol results in LTP in D1 MSNs and LTD in D2 MSNs.
CIE induces an increase in excitability and sEPSC frequency in D1 MSNs.
NMDAR function is increased and decreased in D1 and D2 MSNs respectively after CIE.
Altered NMDAR function may be important for the development of EtOH dependence.