Courtney Lab
The Courtney Lab has an active research program in the clinical neuroscience of substance addiction. Our research focuses on understanding the neurobiological mechanisms that drive the development and maintenance of addiction by studying characteristics such as craving and impulsivity. Through this work, we hope to develop new ways to intervene and treat substance addiction. In our studies, we use a number of laboratory methods including neuroimaging (e.g., fMRI, EEG, fNIRS), cognitive, and behavioral assessments.
The Courtney Lab has an active research program in the clinical neuroscience of substance addiction. Our research focuses on understanding the neurobiological mechanisms that drive the development and maintenance of addiction by studying characteristics such as craving and impulsivity. Through this work, we hope to develop new ways to intervene and treat substance addiction. In our studies, we use a number of laboratory methods including neuroimaging (e.g., fMRI, EEG, fNIRS), cognitive, and behavioral assessments.
Main Projects
Main Projects
Alcohol VR Study (CURRENTLY RUNNING)
Alcohol VR Study (CURRENTLY RUNNING)
The Alcohol VR Study uses virtual reality to measure craving in adults (21+) who regularly consume alcohol. To learn more about this study click here.
Past study: NTP VR STUDY (Nicotine)
Past study: NTP VR STUDY (Nicotine)
The NTP VR Study uses virtual reality to measure nicotine craving in adult (18+) users of nicotine products (NTPs) such as cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vapes, etc. To learn more about this study click here
To take a personalized Nicotine Quiz click here! Nicotine Quiz
In The News....
In The News....
Press release “Nicotine use in youth linked to altered brain blood flow, study finds” featured in PsyPost.
11/2023
Press Release "MRI Technique Used Identify Future Risks of Binge Drinking "
05/2020
ress release "A Medication To Treat Meth Addiction? Some Take A New Look At Naltrexone" featured in KPBS
11/2019