A Novel Intervention Integrating Self-Regulated Breathing into Alcohol Treatment Improved Stress and Alcohol Related Behavior and Prefrontal-Striatal Function in Individuals with Alcohol Use Disorder

This study developed a novel intervention to address stress-related dysregulation in individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD). 29 participants (M=33 years, 48% female) completed this 8-week intervention along with pre- and post-treatment neuroimaging scans. Results indicate intervention-related changes in drinking behaviors, stress levels, and neurobehavioral responses to alcohol cues.