Real-Time Assessment of Alcohol Reward, Stimulation, and Negative Affect in Individuals With and Without Alcohol Use Disorder and Depressive Disorders

What is it about?

People with alcohol use disorder (AUD) and depressive disorder are assumed to drink excessively primarily to relieve negative affect. This study examined real-time assessments of alcohol drinking and effects in the natural environment to examine whether intoxication is associated with negative or positive reinforcement. The findings suggest a pronounced and prolonged pleasurable alcohol effect in people with AUD with or without depressive disorder.

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