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  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Alcohol self-administration (ASA) is a key model for studying alcohol reward and addiction.
  • Understanding determinants of alcohol intake and medication effects is crucial for developing effective treatments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review human experimental alcohol self-administration (ASA) studies published between 1989 and 2010.
  • To evaluate physiological and behavioral factors influencing alcohol reward.
  • To assess the efficacy of various medications in modulating ASA.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 27 studies using oral alcohol self-administration (ASA) or computer-assisted self-infusion of ethanol (CASE).
  • Participants included healthy social drinkers (HSD) and non-treatment-seeking alcoholics (NTSA).
  • Medications tested included naltrexone, nalmefene, nicotine, and others.

Main Results:

  • Oral ASA studies typically achieved peak blood alcohol concentrations (BAC) between 43-47 mg%.
  • Computer-assisted self-infusion of ethanol (CASE) allowed for greater BAC control and higher exposures (up to 240 mg% in NTSA).
  • Medications were tested for their effects on ASA in HSD and NTSA populations.

Conclusions:

  • Experimental ASA provides valuable insights into alcohol reward mechanisms.
  • CASE represents a promising method for controlled alcohol exposure research.
  • Further research is needed to translate findings into effective treatments for alcohol use disorders.