Bad habits-good goals?: Meta-analysis and translation of the habit construct to alcoholism
Excessive alcohol consumption remains a global public health crisis, with millions suffering from alcohol use disorder (AUD, or simply “alcoholism”), leading to significantly reduced life expectancy. This review examines the interplay between habitual and goal-directed behaviors and the associated n...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article (Journal) |
| Language: | English |
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19 July 2024
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Translational Psychiatry
Year: 2024, Volume: 14, Pages: 1-16 |
| ISSN: | 2158-3188 |
| DOI: | 10.1038/s41398-024-02965-1 |
| Online Access: | Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41398-024-02965-1 Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41398-024-02965-1 
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| Author Notes: | F. Giannone, C. Ebrahimi, T. Endrass, A. C. Hansson, F. Schlagenhauf and W. H. Sommer |
| Summary: | Excessive alcohol consumption remains a global public health crisis, with millions suffering from alcohol use disorder (AUD, or simply “alcoholism”), leading to significantly reduced life expectancy. This review examines the interplay between habitual and goal-directed behaviors and the associated neurobiological changes induced by chronic alcohol exposure. Contrary to a strict habit-goal dichotomy, our meta-analysis of the published animal experiments combined with a review of human studies reveals a nuanced transition between these behavioral control systems, emphasizing the need for refined terminology to capture the probabilistic nature of decision biases in individuals with a history of chronic alcohol exposure. Furthermore, we distinguish habitual responding from compulsivity, viewing them as separate entities with diverse roles throughout the stages of the addiction cycle. By addressing species-specific differences and translational challenges in habit research, we provide insights to enhance future investigations and inform strategies for combatting AUD. |
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| Item Description: | Gesehen am 17.02.2025 |
| Physical Description: | Online Resource |
| ISSN: | 2158-3188 |
| DOI: | 10.1038/s41398-024-02965-1 |