Physiological responses to induced stress in individuals affected by alcohol use disorder with dual diagnosis and alexithymia
Alcohol use disorders (AUD) are among the most common and undertreated
mental disorders in developed countries. The co-occurrence
of psychiatric comorbidity and AUD has already been well documented.
Moreover, alexithymia was found associated with heavy drinking
and alcohol dependence. A large part of AUD individuals, between
45 and 67%, have been identified as alexithymics. Both psychiatric
comorbidity and alexithymia can negatively impact the course of
recovery from alcohol. Alcohol consumption has also been shown to