SynthesisBrain and behavior2025
Does Attentional Bias Predict Relapse in Addiction? A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Studies.
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- Attentional Bias During a Novel Alcohol Cue Virtual Reality Paradigm.Alcohol, clinical & experimental research · 2026Article
- Attentional bias for alcohol-related cues in a clinical setting among patients with alcohol use disorder: Evidence from eye movements and reaction times.Drug and alcohol dependence reports · 2026Article
- Impact of Visual Masking on Attentional Bias in Cross-Sectional Clinical and Healthy Populations: Differences in Conscious and Unconscious Processing of Alcohol-Related Cues.Alcohol, clinical & experimental research · 2026Article
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Abstract
purposeThe relationship between attentional bias and substance use patterns and cravings in addiction is well documented. However, the connections between attentional bias and relapse remain unclear. This systematic review aims to examine and synthesize longitudinal studies on the relationship between attentional bias and relapse.
methodsFollowing PRISMA guidelines, databases including PubMed, Web of Science, EBSCO, and Scopus were searched, yielding 1992 articles. Ultimately, 13 studies were included in this systematic review. Studies were evaluated and coded using a tool developed by the researchers. This review includes studies that explore the associations between attentional bias and relapse related to alcohol and other psychoactive substances.
resultsFindings on the relationship between attentional bias and relapse were inconsistent. However, studies with larger sample sizes demonstrated significant associations between attentional bias and relapse. Generally, the lack of a clear definition of relapse, varied assessment methods, and differences in the implementation of attentional bias tasks contributed to conflicting results.
conclusionThe findings provide valuable insights for professionals in the field of addiction and researchers focusing on attentional bias. Further research is necessary to elucidate the relationship between attentional bias and relapse, emphasizing the need for clear definitions of relapse and the use of reliable methods to evaluate both relapse and attentional bias. In addition, studies investigating the impact of attentional bias modification on relapse outcomes would be beneficial.
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