@article{ref1,
title="Bad habits-good goals? Meta-analysis and translation of the habit construct to alcoholism",
journal="Translational psychiatry",
year="2024",
author="Giannone, F. and Ebrahimi, C. and Endrass, T. and Hansson, A. C. and Schlagenhauf, F. and Sommer, W. H.",
volume="14",
number="1",
pages="e298-e298",
abstract="Excessive alcohol consumption remains a global public health crisis, with millions suffering from alcohol use disorder (AUD, or simply &quot;alcoholism&quot;), leading to significantly reduced life expectancy. This review examines the interplay between habitual and goal-directed behaviors and the associated neurobiological changes induced by chronic alcohol exposure. Contrary to a strict habit-goal dichotomy, our meta-analysis of the published animal experiments combined with a review of human studies reveals a nuanced transition between these behavioral control systems, emphasizing the need for refined terminology to capture the probabilistic nature of decision biases in individuals with a history of chronic alcohol exposure. Furthermore, we distinguish habitual responding from compulsivity, viewing them as separate entities with diverse roles throughout the stages of the addiction cycle. By addressing species-specific differences and translational challenges in habit research, we provide insights to enhance future investigations and inform strategies for combatting AUD.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2158-3188",
doi="10.1038/s41398-024-02965-1",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41398-024-02965-1"
}