Low versus high level of response to alcohol affects amygdala functional connectivity during processing of emotional stimuli.
Benjamin S McKennaRobert M AnthenelliTom L SmithMarc A SchuckitPublished in: Alcoholism, clinical and experimental research (2022)
Low LR individuals demonstrated lower functional connectivity in response both to placebo and a modest dose of ethanol. Attenuated connectivity among low LR individuals when processing emotional faces may contribute to an impaired ability to recognize alcohol intoxication in social situations and to appraise angry and happy emotions irrespective of whether alcohol is consumed.