Scientists scan brains to see why ads make us crave a drink

NCT ID NCT04067765

Summary

This study used brain scans to understand how seeing pictures of alcohol affects the decisions and cravings of heavy drinkers. Researchers scanned the brains of 72 non-treatment-seeking adults while they made hypothetical choices about buying drinks after viewing alcohol or neutral beverage images. The goal was to learn how the brain responds to alcohol cues, which could help explain why some people struggle to control their drinking.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

    Hamilton, Ontario, L8N3K7, Canada

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