Neural responses to alcohol and negative cues in heavy drinkers and relationships with AUD severity

Altered physiological response to alcohol and stress cues among individuals with alcohol use disorders is well established. While neural responses to both alcohol and stress cues are able to predict relapse, less is known about the relationship with AUD severity. The purpose of the current study was to examine responses to alcohol and stress cues and how these responses related to AUD severity. Non-treatment seeking, heavy drinking individuals were recruited for this study. After completing a baseline assessment of drinking, cognitive and emotional functioning, and psychiatric symptomatology, participants completed a baseline MRI scanning session.
Source: Alcohol - Category: Addiction Authors: Source Type: research