Breathe easy, drink less? study tests slow breathing against binge urges
NCT ID NCT05369169
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a simple slow-breathing exercise can help binge drinkers control their reactions to alcohol-related images and improve their ability to say no. One hundred binge drinkers completed tasks measuring brain activity and attention after either slow breathing or a simple counting task. The goal was to see if this breathing technique could interrupt automatic cravings and boost self-control.
What this could mean
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Active substance
resonance breathing (slow, paced breathing exercise)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free technique to help people resist alcohol cravings and reduce binge drinking.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study measuring brain signals, not drinking behavior. The breathing exercise may not translate into real-world changes in alcohol use.
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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901, United States