The proposed study will test whether real-time NF could optimize IBMT practice and improve effects in reducing polysubstance use through targeting self-control networks in the brain.
Age
18–any
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
You may be eligible if
At least 18 years old
Free of any psychiatric diagnoses or medication (besides a substance use disorder (SUD) to alcohol, tobacco, or cannabis)
In the past month, at least 4 episodes of heavy episodic drinking; at least 3 occasions of cannabis use; and daily cigarette use for at least the past month
Normal or corrected-to-normal vision
Written informed consent
No previous meditation or NF experiences
You may not be if
Any psychiatric diagnoses other than an SUD
Medical disorder(s) that may affect the central nervous system; medications that affect the central and autonomic nervous system; or a positive pregnancy test result (females)
Excluding cannabis, evidence of recent (past month) illicit drug use