Drinking, Acetate, and Stress

This study is investigating how a substance called acetate — which the body produces when it breaks down alcohol — affects stress responses and alcohol cravings in people with alcohol use disorder. Understanding this relationship may help develop better treatments for alcohol dependence. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 18 and 55 years old - You meet the diagnostic criteria for alcohol use disorder (AUD) - You are medically stable - You can read, write, and complete surveys in English - You are willing to participate in the study's procedures for its duration **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have serious medical conditions that make participation unsafe - You are pregnant or breastfeeding - You are currently enrolled in another clinical trial - You have a current severe psychiatric condition that may interfere with participation - You are taking certain medications that interact with the study Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.