# 'Compulsivity circuit' in heavy alcohol drinkers

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**Created:** [October 31, 2018, 2:50am UTC](https://archive.menshealtharchive.com/t/compulsivity-circuit-in-heavy-alcohol-drinkers/533 "2018-10-31T02:50:06Z")
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> **['Compulsivity circuit' in heavy alcohol drinkers](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/08/180821111946.htm)**
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> Heavy alcohol drinkers attempt to acquire alcohol despite the threat of a negative consequence more so than light drinkers, a study has found, and this behavior is associated with unique activation of brain circuitry in heavy drinkers.

  
Heavy alcohol drinkers attempt to acquire alcohol despite the threat of a negative consequence more so than light drinkers, a study has found, and this behavior is associated with unique activation of brain circuitry in heavy drinkers.