Study links sleep, stress, and brain reward in risky drinking
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This study looks at how sleep timing and stress affect brain responses related to reward and stress in young adults who drink heavily. It may help researchers understand why some people take bigger alcohol risks and how sleep and stress could be part of safer treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are 18–24 years old
- In the last month, you meet “high-risk” drinking rules (for example, at least 4–5 drinks in a day or at least 8–15 drinks in a week, depending on sex)
- Your weekday sleep is either short-and-late or long-and-early (bedtime after midnight with ≤7.5 hours sleep, or bedtime at/before midnight with >7.5 hours sleep)
- You’ve had at least 2 stressful life events (like difficult experiences) in your lifetime
- You are not currently in high school and you can read/speak English well
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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