Rationale Delayed reward discounting (DRD) is a behavioral economic index of impulsivity
and numerous studies have examined DRD in relation to addictive behavior. To synthesize …

Impulsive behaviors are closely linked to drug use and abuse, both as contributors to use
and as consequences of use. Trait impulsivity is an important determinant of drug use during …

A behavioral economic approach to alcohol use disorders (AUDs) emphasizes both
individual and environmental determinants of alcohol use. The current study examined …

This paper is the 28th consecutive installment of the annual review of research concerning
the endogenous opioid system, now spanning over a quarter-century of research. It …

The tendency to choose lesser immediate benefits over greater long-term benefits
characterizes alcoholism and other addictive disorders. However, despite its medical and …

Delayed reward discounting (DRD) is a behavioral economic index of impulsivity that
reflects the extent to which an individual devalues a reward based on its delay in time (ie …

The opioid system regulates affective processing, including pain, pleasure, and reward.
Restricting the role of this system to hedonic modulation may be an underestimation …

Poor response inhibition has been implicated in the development of alcohol dependence,
yet little is known about how neural pathways underlying cognitive control are affected in this …

One of the major functions of the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) is to promote flexible motivated
behavior. It is no surprise, therefore, that recent work has demonstrated a prominent impact …

Addiction is characterized by altered reward processing, disrupted emotional responses and
poor decision-making. Beyond a central role in drug reward, increasing evidence indicate …