Alcohol misuse as dysfunctional affect regulation: a network analysis of psychopathology across adulthood

Key Points

• Alcohol misuse is linked to depressive symptoms and is considered a dysfunctional affect regulation strategy.
• The analysis highlights the relationship between emotional dysregulation and alcohol misuse, especially in younger adults.
• Findings support the need for preventive interventions that focus on enhancing emotional regulation skills across adulthood.
• These insights emphasize the importance of addressing comorbid mental health conditions in intervention strategies.

Abstract