Heavy drinking in young adults tied to endocannabinoid pathway (IMAGE)

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Heavy drinking in young adults tied to endocannabinoid pathway

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[11C]CURB binding, reflecting brain levels of FAAH, relates to self-reported alcohol outcomes. The AUDIT measures risky or hazardous alcohol use, while the ASQ (Alcohol Sensitivity Questionnaire) measures the effects of alcohol, with higher scores indicating lower sensitivity to alcohol’s effects.

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Biological Psychiatry

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