Brain scans reveal why we drink even when we shouldn't
NCT ID NCT04895033
First seen Nov 15, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study used brain scans (fMRI) to understand how people make decisions about drinking alcohol in everyday situations, especially when they have important things to do the next day. Researchers looked at 52 heavy drinkers to see how their brains reacted to different scenarios. The goal was to learn more about why people choose to drink, not to test a treatment.
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Cofrin Logan Center for Addiction Research and Treatment
Lawrence, Kansas, 66045, United States
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