The purpose of this study is to learn more about family health patterns and factors that may increase risk for alcohol and drug abuse.

You may qualify for a study if you meet the following criteria.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Ages 18-25
• Have no biological family history of alcohol or other substance use disorder
• No psychiatric disorders in the past 12 months
• Able to undergo an MRI (no non-removable metal in your body or claustrophobia)
• No major physical or developmental disabilities (e.g., perinatal injury, loss of consciousness > 20 min)
• Not currently pregnant or nursing
• No mood disorders, psychotic disorders, substance use disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, feeding and eating disorders, and trauma and stressor-related disorders in the past 12 months
• Generally healthy
• No lifetime history of psychotic disorders, moderate or severe substance use disorders or obsessive-compulsive and related disorders
• BMI <= 40 kg/m2

This study consists of 2 in-person visits to the Psychiatric Research Institute at UAMS in Little Rock. There are also 2 follow-up visits conducted via phone 6 months and 12 months after the initial study sessions. Pregnancy, drug, and alcohol screenings will also be performed at each visit.

Visit 1 will last approximately 3-4 hours and will include interview questions, assessments, questionnaires, and computer tasks. 

Visit 2 will last approximately 2 hours and will include a brain MRI scan and blood draw. 

After all study sessions, there are also 2 optional study visits that may include speech and arithmetic tasks, questionnaires, and saliva samples.

You can earn up to $230 for completing all study visits. 

There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.