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Clinical scholars at Stanford Medicine have highlighted the distinct psychological and physiological risks that non-alcoholic (NA) beverages pose to individuals with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). Their research notes that NA beverages, which can legally contain up to 0.5% ABV, can act as potent psychological cues. The sensory experience of consuming these beverages may trigger cravings for traditional alcohol rather than satisfying them, potentially leading to the abstinence-violation-effect.