Examining the effect of perceived availability on craving for alcohol: A quasi-experimental approach

The impact of contextual cues in motivating alcohol and other drug use may be influenced by the perceived availability of the substance. This study examined the relationship between perceived availability and alcohol cue reactivity using a quasi-experimental design that harnessed the legal age of alcohol availability in the United States. Participants were 95 (76% male) heavy drinkers in a 2 × 2 between-subjects quasi-experimental design, …