Brain scans reveal how heavy drinkers decide to drink

NCT ID NCT04895033

First seen Nov 15, 2025 · Last updated May 04, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study used brain scans (fMRI) to understand how people who drink heavily make decisions about alcohol, especially when they have important things to do the next day. 52 heavy drinkers took part. The goal was to see which brain areas are active when weighing the choice to drink, not to test a treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cofrin Logan Center for Addiction Research and Treatment

    Lawrence, Kansas, 66045, United States

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