Alcoholism is a complex and dynamic disease, punctuated by periods of abstinence and
relapse, and influenced by a multitude of vulnerability factors. Chronic excessive alcohol …

Alcoholism results from an interplay between genetic and environmental factors, and is
linked to brain defects and associated cognitive, emotional, and behavioral impairments. A …

Background. Many studies have explored associations between depression and facial
emotion recognition (ER). However, these studies have used various paradigms and …

Objective: To review deficits in emotional processing and social cognition potentially
contributing to the dysfunctional emotion regulation and difficulties with interpersonal …

Since the millennium, an expanding number of research articles have examined the
relationship between emotional intelligence (EI) and physical and mental health. The …

In human interactions, frequently one individual becomes 'infected'with emotions displayed
by his or her partner. We tested the predictions by Hatfield et al.(1992)(Primitive emotional …

Rationale Although there is considerable interest in how either executive function (EF) or
impulsivity relate to addiction, there is little apparent overlap between these research areas …

Background and aims Deficits in social cognitive abilities including emotion recognition and
theory of mind (ToM) can play a significant role in interpersonal difficulties observed in …

Alcohol use and misuse is increasing among women. Although the prevalence of drinking
remains higher in men than women, the gender gap is narrowing. This narrative review …

Long-term chronic alcoholism is associated with disparate and widespread residual
consequences for brain functioning and behavior, and alcoholics suffer a variety of cognitive …