The Department of Psychiatry at Dell Medical School is conducting a research study that looks at genes and how the brain responds to alcohol using MRI brain scanning techniques.

We are looking for people who:

• -are 21-26 years of age
• -are eligible for MRI scans
• -are not pregnant or possibly pregnant
• -have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder
• -are able to drink alcohol during study visits
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You will come to the laboratory for 3 study visits. Study components include completing diagnostic interviews, mental function (cognitive and behavioral) tests, giving a saliva sample, and completing 3 MRI scans (2 of these scans are completed after drinking different amounts of alcohol). Total participation for initial assessment and 1^st MRI scan (no alcohol) will take about 5-6 hours. Each of the two alcohol MRI sessions will take about 5-6 hours.

You will be compensated for study components completed and receive up to $220.

The research study will be conducted at The University of Texas at Austin.

For more information, call (512) 495-5198 or email behavioral.neuroimaging@austin.utexas.edu.

UT Austin IRB Approved: 12/18/2018