Neural and Mobile Assessment OF Behavior Change Among Problem Drinkers

Exclusion Criteria

• •Past or current severe AUD as defined by DSM- V
• •Currently seeking treatment or attempting to stop drinking
• •Past or current alcohol withdrawal symptoms
• •Current DSM-V diagnosis of substance use disorder (other than nicotine or caffeine).
• •Regular use (more than 1-2 times weekly) of recreational drugs.
• •Psychotic Disorder or Bipolar disorder
• •Severe depression (Patient Health Questionnaire score \> 19) or anxiety (Beck Anxiety Inventory \> 25)
• •Substantial risk of suicide or violence
• •MRI contraindications (e.g., metallic implants, pacemaker, weight \> 350 lbs, waist \> 55")
• •Hearing impaired/hearing aids, unable to read newspaper at arm's length with corrective
• •Objective cognitive impairment
• •Current or recent (evidence of disease x 5 years) non-skin neoplastic disease or melanoma. - Active hepatic disease (not a history of hepatitis) or primary renal disease requiring dialysis, primary untreated endocrine diseases, e.g., Cushing's disease or primary hypothalamic failure or insulin dependent diabetes (Type I or II). Well-treated hypothyroidism will not be excluded.
• •Pregnant, lactating (participation allowed 3 months after ceasing lactation), or currently intending to become pregnant
• •Any history of ECT
• •Brain disorder such as stroke, tumor, infection, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, degenerative diseases, head injury (LOC \> 5 minutes), mental retardation
• •Diagnosed learning disability, dyslexia, or ADHD
• •For women: Current pregnancy or intention to be pregnant in the near future