This article has summarized and discussed several electrophysiological measures and tools available for alcoholism research. (See the accompanying table for a summary of findings for each method and measure.) Although advances in several electrophysiological methods are highlighted, some of these newer techniques have not yet been used to explore AUD. Nevertheless, many of these tools have potential for applications to characterize and understand alcoholism and other related disorders, and recommendations have been made to apply these novel tools or techniques to the field of alcoholism. Further, the translational potential for electrophysiological measures of brain function as endophenotypes and as valuable tools to aid in prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation have been briefly discussed.
