Affective impairments in binge drinking: investigation through emotional facial expression decoding

Binge drinking, an excessive alcohol consumption pattern frequently observed in young people, is known to be associated with psychological and cerebral deficits. While cognitive dysfunctions have been widely investigated, emotional abilities have scarcely been explored. Such an exploration would however offer a more exhaustive understanding of the deficits associated with binge drinking, as well as of the possible transition towards alcohol-dependence.
Source: Comprehensive Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Source Type: research