Diagnostic validity of alcohol demand and monetary delay discounting in relation to alcohol use disorder
This study provides evidence that behavioral economic measures of alcohol valuation accurately diagnostically discriminate individuals with AUD from recreational drinkers. Future work should consider utilizing other behavioral economic indices and validating these results in more diverse populations.
Authors
- Michael Amlung (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4483-7155)
- James M. MacKillop (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8695-1071)
- Peter Najdzionek (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7982-523X)
- Lawrence H. Sweet
Institutions
- University of Kansas (US)
- University of Georgia (US)
- St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (CA)
- McMaster University (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Alcohol and Alcoholism
- Published
- 2025-11-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/alcalc/agaf043
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.35