National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

15-AA-0127 - Epi-Genetic Modulators of Fear Extinction in Alcohol Dependence

DO YOU DRINK ALCOHOL TO DEAL WITH STRESS? 

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Doctors at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) seek volunteers between 21-65 year of age who drink heavily and/or had a stressful childhood to participate in a study looking at the effect of alcohol abuse and early life stress on the ability to feel calm. 

 

All study-related tests and procedures are provided at no cost to you.  Compensation may be provided.

 

Study highlights include: 

  • 1-2 night stay at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, MD

 

  • 2 MRI’s, blood draws, and answering questionnaires

 

  • For heavy drinkers: An inpatient alcohol treatment program lasting up to 28 days at the NIH Clinical Center

 

Eligibility:

  • Are between 21-65 years of age 

 

  • Had a stressful childhood

 

  • Are generally healthy

 

 

You may not be eligible if you:

  • Have any major medical problems, e.g. heart or lung condition, uncontrolled high blood pressure, etc. 

 

 

For more information,

please call:

301-451-3862

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