The Microbiome-Gut-Brain axis regulates social cognition & craving in young binge drinkers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Binge drinking is the consumption of an excessive amount of alcohol in a short period of time. This pattern of consumption is highly prevalent during the crucial developmental period of adolescence. Recently, the severity of alcohol use disorders (AUDs) has been linked with microbiome alterations suggesting a role for the gut microbiome in its development. Furthermore, a strong link has emerged too between microbiome composition and socio-emotional functioning across different disorders including AUD. The aim of this study was to investigate the potential link (and its predictive value) between alcohol-related altered microbial profile, social cognition, impulsivity and craving.

Methods

Young people (N = 71) aged 18-25 reported their alcohol use and underwent a ne

SUBMITTER: Carbia C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10025767 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature