Reduced Control Over Pavlovian-to-Instrumental Transfer in Human Addiction: A Systematic Investigation Across Alcohol Use Disorder and Smoking Status
Louis Thill, Hao Chen, Christian Baeuchl, Samanda Krasniqi, Maren Born, Michael Marxen, Eva Friedel, Maximilian Pilhatsch, Andreas Heinz, Michael N. Smolka
This study investigates Pavlovian-to-instrumental transfer (PIT) interference in individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD) and smoking status, finding greater PIT interference and reduced prefrontal activation in AUD participants.
bioRxiv · Oct 1, 2026 · PreprintNeuroscience