What does cue-reactivity have to offer clinical research?

摘要: This paper examines the application of cue-reactivity paradigm as a means studying alcohol dependence in clinical populations. Three main areas will be examined: understanding nature dependence; predictor relapse; and method treatment effects. The study cue exposure has long history but it is only relatively recently that potential treating addictive behaviours been studied depth. principal advantage over other existing paradigms to behaviour having solid basis widely general theories behaviour. Cue-reactivity also provides measuring unpacking concept craving. Craving believed represent underlying for behaviour, majority research studies craving conceptualized measured simplistic ways. generally viewed unitary phenomenon using self-reported questionnaires. Such approaches have had limited explanatory value, particularly recent psychopharmacology research. There clearly need develop new effects pharmacological agents aimed at attenuating drinking It this area currently offers greatest potential. In particular, draws an important distinction between mediated withdrawal can similar generalised anxiety provoked by phobic stimuli. However, while much now known about cue-reactivity, several aspects require further elucidation investment.