Journal article
Alcohol Demand, Delayed Reward Discounting, and Craving in Relation to Drinking and Alcohol Use Disorders
Abstract
A behavioral economic approach to alcohol use disorders (AUDs) emphasizes both individual and environmental determinants of alcohol use. The current study examined individual differences in alcohol demand (i.e., motivation for alcohol under escalating conditions of price) and delayed reward discounting (i.e., preference for immediate small rewards compared to delayed larger rewards) in 61 heavy drinkers (62% with an AUD). In addition, based on …
Authors
MacKillop J; Miranda R; Monti PM; Ray LA; Murphy JG; Rohsenow DJ; McGeary JE; Swift RM; Tidey JW; Gwaltney CJ
Journal
Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science, Vol. 119, No. 1, pp. 106–114
Publisher
American Psychological Association (APA)
Publication Date
February 2010
DOI
10.1037/a0017513
ISSN
2769-7541