Deficits in recognizing female facial expressions related to social network in cocaine-addicted men.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The ability to accurately recognise facial expressions of emotion is crucial for social functioning and maintaining healthy relationships. Recognising the emotional state of others allows us to respond to their needs and adjust our behaviour appropriately. Impairments in facial affect recognition have been reported in chronic cocaine users but little is known whether these contribute to their difficulties in social situations.

Methods

We assessed facial emotional expression recognition in forty-five men with cocaine use disorder (CUD) and forty-four healthy control participants. Using standardised questionnaires, we also collected information on perceived social support, social provision and community integration.

Results

Our results found that male cocaine

SUBMITTER: Bland AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7616971 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature