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This suggest that BD and AUD is a unique neurobiological state
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3. The Urgency Factor
These brain patterns were specifically linked to higher levels of impulsivity and obsessive-compulsive alcohol craving
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2. Blunted Response
Reduced activity in the right inferior frontal gyrus and insula - these areas are critical for inhibitory control and emotional awareness
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1. Hyperconnectivity
Distinct patterns between the dorsal stratum (reward/habit center) and the posterior consulate cortex (self-referential processing)
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