Jennifer J. Barb, Li Yang, Jenny Yarmovsky,  Melanie Schwandt, Vijay Ramchandani, Nancy Diazgranados,  Ashley N. Gearhardt, Lorenzo Leggio

doi: https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.08.11.26360166

From the Abstract: In this cross-sectional study of 743 adults with AUD, approximately one-third exhibited FA symptoms. Similar prevalence was observed among individuals seeking treatment for AUD and those not seeking treatment for AUD, despite differences in clinical characteristics. FA symptoms were associated with higher body mass index, greater psychological distress, and greater alcohol dependence severity, with some associations differing by treatment status.

FA was common among adults with AUD and was associated with greater psychological, behavioral, and metabolic burden regardless of treatment-seeking status. These findings suggest that FA identifies a clinically meaningful subgroup of individuals with AUD who may benefit from more comprehensive assessment and integrated treatment approaches.