Psychobiological aspects of emotional regulation in alcohol use disorders

Aspectos psicobiológicos da regulação emocional no transtorno por uso de álcool

Aspects psychobiologiques de la régulation émotionnelle dans les troubles liés à l’utilisation de l’alcool

Aspectos psicobiológicos de la regulación emocional en los trastornos por consumo de alcohol

This theoretical essay explores the relationships between different aspects of emotional regulation and alcohol use disorder. Emotional regulation is discussed as a critical process influenced by cognitive and neurobiological responses to alcohol, in which dysregulation is a key factor in the persistence and severity of this disorder. The essay highlights the impact of emotional strategies on alcohol consumption behaviors, further linking alcohol use disorder to broader cognitive and social impairments. The main findings indicate that alcohol exerts significant neurobiological and behavioral influences on emotional regulation in various individual contexts. Literature also indicates that emotional dysregulation, potentiated by alcohol consumption, is associated with cognitive and behavioral impairments, while adaptive regulatory strategies are related to benefits in the prevention and recovery of dependence.

Keywords:
alcohol abuse; emotions; behavioral problems