Inclusion Criteria:  Age 21-65 (to maximize participation; note: Scalp-to-Cortex distance will be included as a covariate to calculate adjusted TMS dose given expected cortical atrophy in heavy alcohol users and older adults and the demonstrated effect50 on TMS-fMRI responses in addiction) Alcohol Use Disorder, determined by DSM-V criteria, using the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-V Consumption of more than 14 drinks (women) or 21 drinks (men) per week, with at least 4 heavy drinking days (defined as ≥ 4 drinks for women and ≥ 5 for men) per week during the 30-days prior to enrolling. Able to read and understand questionnaires and informed consent.  Exclusion Criteria:  Has metal placed above the neck Is at elevated risk of seizure (i.e., has a history of seizures, is currently prescribed medications known to lower seizure threshold) Has a history of moderate to severe alcohol withdrawal or medicated alcohol withdrawal Has a history of claustrophobia Has a history of chronic migraines Has a history of traumatic brain injury, including a head injury that resulted in hospitalization, loss of consciousness for more than 10 minutes, or having ever been informed that they have an epidural, subdural, or subarachnoid hemorrhage Has an unstable medical illness requiring planned medical/surgical intervention (e.g. chemotherapy, surgical procedure) Medications: Is currently taking or initiates a new prescription for drugs known to improve alcohol drinking treatment outcomes (e.g. naltrexone, acamprosate, topiramate) or taking psychiatric/sleeping medications except for stable (1 month) antidepressants/SSRI's. [Note: this criterion is for scientific rather than safety or patient comfort reasons]. Has a history of substance use disorder (other than nicotine) by DSM-V criteria in the past 6 months Meets DSM V criteria for panic disorder, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, schizophrenia, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, and any other psychotic disorder. [Note: The inclusion of participants with other affective and anxiety disorders is essential because of the marked frequency of the co-existence of mood and other anxiety disorders among patients with AUD at large] Has current suicidal ideation or homicidal ideation Females of childbearing potential who are pregnant (by urine HCG), nursing, or who are not using a reliable form of birth control.