Adarsh K. Verma is a research scholar at the University of Hyderabad, pursuing his Ph.D. at the Centre for Psychology, School of Medical Sciences, under the supervision of Dr. C.V. Usha. With a comprehensive academic background in psychology, he has developed a keen interest in understanding the brain-behavior relationship. His curiosity about the underlying mechanisms involved in risky human behavior, particularly alcohol consumption despite individuals’ awareness of its harmful effects, has shaped his research trajectory.