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We are a non-profit research institute that uses the latest biomedical research with clinical treatments to help understand and treat alcoholism.

04/30/2022

Our scientists are busy researching the physiological changes in the brain that drive excessive drinking and drug use, and create vulnerability to relapse.

Our study focuses on using investigational medications to regulate the neurological effects of alcohol, reduce excessive intake, and prevent relapse by normalizing the brain during recovery from alcohol and drug use disorders.

Call, email, or DM us to find out if you qualify for our paid research study.

04/25/2022

Alcohol’s Addictive Qualities / The inclination to consume alcohol runs deeper than simply enjoying the way it makes you feel. There are several other factors that cause alcohol to be so addictive. These include:

+Social Influences
+Chemical Factors
+Withdrawal Side Effects
+Impact of Extended Use
+Genetics

Everyday, our team of researchers aims to find a cure for alcohol use disorder. If you are a heavy drinker and are not seeking treatment, you could be eligible for a paid research study. Health insurance is not required. Contact us to see if you’re eligible to participate in life changing research.

04/18/2022

We are looking for heavy drinkers to participate in a paid study to discover medications that reduce the urge to drink.⠀
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Men who drink more than 21 drinks per week are considered heavy drinkers.⠀
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Women who drink more than 14 per week are considered heavy drinkers.⠀
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If you are interested in learning more about our study and to see if you are eligible, don’t hesitate to reach out to us!

04/14/2022

About Our Research 🔬

The Pearson Center of Scripps Research La Jolla is one of the world leaders in the biomedical science of alcoholism, addiction, and the brain.

Established in 2003 in La Jolla, California through the generosity of a multi-million dollar gift, The Pearson Center uses the latest biomedical research with clinical treatments to fight the deadly disease of alcohol use disorder. Our main clinical study focuses on medication to treat alcohol use disorder.

If you are a heavy drinker and are interested in participating in life-changing clinical research, please contact us to see if you are eligible for our non-treatment study.

04/08/2022

Many people who have an alcohol use disorder are high functioning and live relatively normal lives - they have jobs and families and they work hard to hide their addiction every single day. ⠀
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When a person is high functioning, it can make their alcohol use disorder much harder to detect. Here are some of the first warning signs that you, or someone close to you, may have developed a drinking problem.⠀
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-They make jokes about alcohol and recovery⠀
-They sneak in alcohol and drink it in private⠀
-They can’t stop after 1 or 2 drinks⠀
-They make excuses for their drinking behavior⠀
-They only drink when other people aren’t around⠀
-They regularly blackout and don’t remember a thing⠀
-They act drastically different when drinking⠀
-They experience shame when they sober up⠀
-They try to quit but never succeed

03/04/2022

Our medical research team aims to help those who drink too much alcohol get sober and live a healthier and more productive lifestyle. That’s why we actively are studying medications that may help reduce the urge to drink. ⠀
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If you are a heavy drinker with no interest in seeking treatment, you could be eligible for a convenient and completely confidential research study (compensation provided).⠀⠀
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To find out if you are eligible to be a part of this life-changing research study, call, email, or DM us.⠀

02/25/2022

Bipolar Disorder and Alcohol / As a means of coping with bipolar disorder, some people turn to alcohol to help manage the symptoms.

Bipolar disorder causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels and the ability to perform everyday tasks. While alcohol can cause temporary euphoria, excess consumption can actually trigger depressive mood swings.

Our team is dedicated to developing a cure for alcohol use disorder and we are actively recruiting research volunteers to participate. If you drink alcohol regularly and are not seeking treatment, you are in a unique position to contribute to finding a cure for alcohol use disorder.

If you are interested in learning more about our study, contact us to to see if you are eligible.

02/18/2022

Having a drink or two is completely normal, but what causes some people to take it too far? While there is no root cause to binge drinking, there are several different factors that can provoke it. In order for someone to reduce their alcohol consumption, it may be necessary to address the underlying causes first. Here are few of the most prominent reasons people binge drink:

-Hanging out with other heavy drinkers in a social situation
-Being influenced by society’s attitude towards alcohol
-Trying to extend the “feel good” effects of alcohol
-Already having an addiction to alcohol
-Elevated alcohol tolerance
-Factors out of their control like genetics and family history

02/15/2022

Our team of scientists are currently testing medication in heavy drinkers who are not seeking treatment, to see if it will help reduce the urge to drink.⠀⠀⠀
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You can be a part of this life-changing medical research and help those suffering with alcohol use disorder by participating in one of our safe, convenient, and confidential non-treatment studies. Compensation is provided. ⠀⠀

Call, email, or DM us for more information and to find out if you are eligible.

02/11/2022

Many people who have an alcohol use disorder are high functioning and live relatively normal lives - they have jobs and families and they work hard to hide their addiction every single day.

When a person is high functioning, it can make their alcohol use disorder much harder to detect. Here are some of the first warning signs that you, or someone close to you, may have developed a drinking problem.

-They make jokes about alcohol and recovery
-They sneak in alcohol and drink it in private
-They can’t stop after 1 or 2 drinks
-They make excuses for their drinking behavior
-They only drink when other people aren’t around
-They regularly blackout and don’t remember a thing
-They act drastically different when drinking
-They experience shame when they sober up
-They try to quit but never succeed

12/23/2021

Wanting to reduce your alcohol intake but don’t know where to start? Here are a few suggestions that may help:⠀
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-Write down your goals. Take note of how many drinks you have per week and map out a realistic plan to cut back. ⠀
-Confide with a trusted and supportive friend. Share your goal with them and ask them to help keep you accountable. ⠀⠀
-Measure your drinks. Depending on what type of alcohol you’re consuming, the volume that equates to a drink will differ. ⠀
-Avoid triggers. These could be people, places or things that increase your urge to drink. ⠀⠀
-Practice saying “no.” This can be so much more difficult than it seems, but being confident and secure while turning down alcohol is a skill that you can develop with practice.

12/17/2021

Our scientists are busy researching the physiological changes in the brain that drive excessive drinking and drug use, and create vulnerability to relapse.

Our study focuses on using new medications regulate the neurological effects of alcohol, reduce excessive intake, and prevent relapse by normalizing the brain during recovery from alcohol and drug use disorders.

Call, email, or DM us to find out if you qualify for our paid research study.

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10550 N. Torrey Pines Road TPC-5
La Jolla, CA
92037

Telephone

(858) 784-7867

Website

http://www.pearsoncenter.org/

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