Members of AA who recited AA prayers after viewing drinking-related images reported less craving for alcohol than after just reading a newspaper. The reduced cravings in those that prayed corresponded to increased activity in brain regions responsible for attention and emotion as measured by MRI.

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Members of AA who recited AA prayers after viewing drinking-related images reported less craving for alcohol than after just reading a newspaper. The reduced cravings in those that prayed corresponded to increased activity in brain regions responsible for attention and emotion as measured by MRI.