Lower regional grey matter in alcohol use disorders: evidence from a voxel-based meta-analysis
Background:
Previous research using whole-brain neuroimaging techniques has revealed structural differences of grey matter (GM) in alcohol use disorder (AUD) patients. However, some of the findings diverge from other neuroimaging studies and require further replication. The quantity of relevant research has, thus far, been limited and the association between GM and abstinence duration of AUD patients has not yet been systematically reviewed.
Methods:
The present research conducted a meta-analysis of voxel-based GM studies in AUD patients published before Jan 2021. The study utilised a...