Impulsivity and Alcohol Response

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Young adult heavy drinkers, aged 21-30, will enroll in a laboratory alcohol administration study. In a simulated bar laboratory, participants will be administered oral alcohol with three vodka-based drinks. This procedure will allow collection of several measures, notably a widely used, validated me...

Young adult heavy drinkers, aged 21-30, will enroll in a laboratory alcohol administration study. In a simulated bar laboratory, participants will be administered oral alcohol with three vodka-based drinks. This procedure will allow collection of several measures, notably a widely used, validated measure of self-reported SR and multiple measures capturing facets of impulsive behavior prior to and following alcohol administration. Participants will be recruited through a number of means. Flyers will be posted and handed out in and around the various colleges, universities and technical schools in the Gainesville area as well as in other public areas. The study team will utilize the internet by posting brief solicitation messages on social media, newspaper sites, and classified advertising sites. These same brief messages will also be disseminated to students at the local colleges, universities and technical schools in the area via batch emails and list servs. When permitted, brief recruitment talks will be given verbally during class meetings at these local institutions. Verbal recruitment messages will contain the same material in the appended flyers and other advertisements. Copies of flyers will also be provided at the conclusion of these brief recruitment talks. Potential participants will complete an initial eligibility questionnaire over the phone or online. Participants who appear eligible based on the phone/web screen will be invited to attend an in-person screening appointment. If eligible, participants will be scheduled for two alcohol drinking sessions separated by a minimum of one and a maximum of seven days. After the second drinking session, participants will be scheduled for a follow-up appointment.

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