Findings from Autonomous University Madrid Broaden Understanding of Neuro-Psychopharmacology (Risky Alcohol Use During Youth: Impact On Emotion, Cognitive Networks, and Resting-state Eeg Activity).

A recent study conducted at Autonomous University Madrid explored the impact of risky alcohol use during youth on emotion, cognitive networks, and resting-state EEG activity. The study involved 82 college students between the ages of 18 and 25, with 40 healthy control participants and 42 participants with risky alcohol use. The findings revealed that those in the risky alcohol use group exhibited higher emotional dysregulation and impulsivity traits, as well as worse functioning in cognitive domains such as sustained attention, verbal memory, and executive functions. However, there were no significant differences in resting-state EEG activity between the two groups. The study emphasizes the importance of further investigating the emotional, cognitive, and brain changes associated with risky alcohol use in young people. [Extracted from the article]