Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD): Contributing Factors via Neuroclinical Addiction Analysis (2024)

A study broke down Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) into specific brain-related categories and identified key factors that can help understand and classify AUD more accurately. Higlights: Cravings & Insensitivity: The study identified two main factors related to alcohol desire – one about craving alcohol and the other about not feeling its effects strongly. Emotions: Three …

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Self-Control Linked to Low Frequency Alpha Brain Waves (8-10 Hz)

The brain’s ability to inhibit unwanted thoughts and actions is crucial for self-control and mental health. New research provides fascinating insights into how low-frequency alpha brain waves and default mode networks are associated with individual differences in behavioral inhibition. Key Takeaways: The 8-10 Hz low-alpha frequency band, rather than total or high-alpha bands, was most …

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