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Alfonso Has a Problem with Binge Drinking

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Alfonso has a problem with binge drinking. Research suggests that which of the following drugs might be most helpful in stopping his drinking binges?


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Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)

A neuroimaging technique that measures and maps brain activity by detecting changes associated with blood flow, used in research and clinical applications.

Frontal Cortex

The front part of the cortex of the brain. Divided left and right into the two frontal lobes, this part of the brain is associated with cognitive functioning such as planning, foresight, and understanding.

Substantia Nigra

A brain area critical to movement and reward; loss of neurons here is associated with Parkinson's disease.

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