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Multimodal neuroimaging of alcohol use: from acute neurochemical effects to chronic brain network reorganization and precision treatment targets

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  • Rodolfo Ferrando

  • May 11, 2026

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    Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a leading cause of preventable morbidity and mortality, with complex neurobiological mechanisms affecting brain structure and function.

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    Multimodal neuroimaging techniques reveal acute and chronic effects of alcohol on brain networks, including changes in blood flow, metabolism, and neurotransmitter signaling.

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    Chronic alcohol exposure leads to structural brain injuries and network reorganization, which are linked to craving severity and relapse risk.

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    Adolescent alcohol use disrupts neurodevelopment, resulting in altered brain connectivity and cognitive outcomes, increasing vulnerability to future substance use disorders.

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    Neuroimaging can identify individual vulnerability markers for AUD, aiding in precision medicine approaches and improving treatment strategies.

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Multimodal neuroimaging of alcohol use: from acute neurochemical effects to chronic brain network reorganization and precision treatment targets

  • by Rodolfo Ferrando

  • May 11, 2026

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