Alexithymia and alcohol dependence: Do different subtypes manifest different emotion regulations?

Pombo, Samuel; Costa, Nuno Félix da; Ismail, Faridah; Cardoso, José Maria Neves; Figueira, Maria Luísa

doi:10.3109/16066359.2014.949697

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“…As many as 78 % of individuals with alcohol-use disorders have been reported to have some level of alexithymia [31], with percentages typically in the range of 45 to 67 % [32••]. Alexithymia has also been associated with a family history of alcoholism [33]. Individuals with illicit drug use disorders also frequently exhibit alexithymia, with 42 % in one study and 50 % in another meeting the criteria for alexithymia [11•, 34].…”

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Alexithymia and Addiction: A Review and Preliminary Data Suggesting Neurobiological Links to Reward/Loss Processing

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Alexithymia, characterized by impairments in emotional awareness, is common among individuals with substance use disorders. Research on alexithymia suggests that it is a trait that may contribute to substance dependence. This paper will review alexithymia as it relates to substance use and substance use disorders, considering its potential role in the maintenance and treatment of these disorders. We will then describe how neural correlates associated with alexithymia may shed light on how alexithymia relates to addiction. Finally, we present preliminary fMRI data that examines how alexithymia may relate to the neurobiological correlates of reward/loss processing in individuals with cocaine dependence. While preliminary, these findings suggest a role of alexithymia in reward anticipation in cocaine-dependent individuals.

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Alexithymia and Addiction: A Review and Preliminary Data Suggesting Neurobiological Links to Reward/Loss Processing

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“…21 Alexithymia has also been associated with a family history of alcoholism. 22 Individuals with illicit drug use disorders also frequently exhibit alexithymia, with 42 % in one study and 50 % in another meeting the criteria for alexithymia. 15 When compared to non-addicted individuals, those with substance-use disorders more frequently exhibit alexithymia.…”

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Alexithymia and Drug Addiction: Is There a Missing Link?

Teixeira¹

2017

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Alexithymia is a personality construct characterized by the inability to identify and describe emotions. The core characteristics of alexithymia are a marked dysfunction in emotional awareness, social attachment, and interpersonal relating. Furthermore, alexithymics have difficulty in distinguishing and appreciating the emotions of others, which is thought to lead to unempathic and ineffective emotional responding. Alexithymia is prevalent in approximately 10% of the general population and is known to be comorbid with a number of psychiatric conditions. Research shows that it is common among individuals with substance use disorders, suggesting that it is a trait that may contribute to substance dependence. This paper will review alexithymia as it relates to substance use and substance use disorders, considering its potential role in the maintenance and treatment of these disorders.

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“…Individuals with illicit drug use frequently (45% to 50%) exhibit alexithymia (20,21). Research suggests a correlation between alexithymia and craving for drugs and/or alcohol (22)(23)(24). Around 45% to 67% of subjects with AUD reported high alexithymia scores (23).…”

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“…Around 45% to 67% of subjects with AUD reported high alexithymia scores (23). Moreover, alexithymia has been associated with a family history of alcoholism (24). In social drinkers, alexithymia may predict alcohol consumption (25).…”

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Unable to Describe My Feelings and Emotions Without an Addiction: The Interdependency Between Alexithymia and Addictions

Orsolini

2020

Front. Psychiatry

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Alexithymia and alcohol dependence: Do different subtypes manifest different emotion regulations?

Cited by 17 publications

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Alexithymia and Addiction: A Review and Preliminary Data Suggesting Neurobiological Links to Reward/Loss Processing

Alexithymia and Addiction: A Review and Preliminary Data Suggesting Neurobiological Links to Reward/Loss Processing

Alexithymia and Drug Addiction: Is There a Missing Link?

Unable to Describe My Feelings and Emotions Without an Addiction: The Interdependency Between Alexithymia and Addictions

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