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Emotion regulation therapy may help reduce problem alcohol use

A new treatment designed to improve emotional regulation in people with alcohol use disorder may help them drink less often.

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A new study suggests that combining cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for alcohol use disorder with emotion regulation treatment may lead to a reduction in problem drinking. The research involved individuals receiving CBT for alcohol use disorder, with some also receiving emotion regulation treatment. Those who received both therapies experienced a higher percentage of nondrinking days compared to those who only received CBT. The findings indicate that emotion regulation therapy may be a useful addition to existing treatments for problem alcohol use.

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