The Link between Drug Addiction and Emotional Dysregulation: The Mechanisms behind this Relationship
Presenter Major
Psychology
Presentation Type
Poster
Location
Hays Theatre, Wilbur Arts Building
Start Date
26-4-2024 10:45 AM
End Date
26-4-2024 11:30 AM
Description (Abstract)
Substance use is among the greatest contributors to morbidity and mortality rates throughout the entire population. Many factors lead to substance use and the development of substance use disorders (SUD) and addiction, varying for each individual. Emotional dysregulation can contribute to addiction as well as be a product of it. Previous literature has investigated brain connectivity, maladaptive behavior, and negative affect on addiction susceptibility, as well as environmental stressors on the intensity and frequency of drug use. There is an absence in the literature addressing this relationship as interchangeable. This review seeks to understand the relationship between the different areas of emotional dysregulation, as well as the neurobiological, psychosocial, and psychological mechanisms behind substance use disorder and addiction. Further, it addresses addiction’s contributions to the emotional process. This research is promising because it aids in understanding the underlying mechanisms that can contribute to more effective and sustained treatment for SUD.
Keywords
substance use disorder, addiction, emotional dysregulation, reward, motivational circuitries, negative affect, childhood trauma, maladaptive behavior, stress
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The Link between Drug Addiction and Emotional Dysregulation: The Mechanisms behind this Relationship
Hays Theatre, Wilbur Arts Building
Substance use is among the greatest contributors to morbidity and mortality rates throughout the entire population. Many factors lead to substance use and the development of substance use disorders (SUD) and addiction, varying for each individual. Emotional dysregulation can contribute to addiction as well as be a product of it. Previous literature has investigated brain connectivity, maladaptive behavior, and negative affect on addiction susceptibility, as well as environmental stressors on the intensity and frequency of drug use. There is an absence in the literature addressing this relationship as interchangeable. This review seeks to understand the relationship between the different areas of emotional dysregulation, as well as the neurobiological, psychosocial, and psychological mechanisms behind substance use disorder and addiction. Further, it addresses addiction’s contributions to the emotional process. This research is promising because it aids in understanding the underlying mechanisms that can contribute to more effective and sustained treatment for SUD.
