Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Addiction Research

This chapter provides an overview of the application of functional magnetic resonance imaging (FMRI) to addiction research. FMRI offers addiction researchers the opportunity to objectively assess neural signatures of subjective states, such as craving, withdrawal, effort, and associated emotional states. The chapter reviews the conceptual basis and empirical findings from applications of FMRI in addiction research. Conceptual basis for applying …