A relação entre o uso abusivo do álcool por jovens e o surgimento do transtorno depressivo

Abstract

Given its status as a legal substance, widely used for thousands of years and socially accepted, alcohol is often utilized by young people as an escape mechanism to cope with adverse situations, adapt to their environment, and address emotional conflicts. In this context, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), developed by psychiatrist Aaron Beck, emerges as a key tool not only in addressing excessive alcohol use among young people but also in mitigating its emotional and psychological consequences in this demographic. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the relationship between abusive alcohol consumption by young people and the development of depressive disorders through the lens of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. To achieve this, the study employs basic research methodology, using the descriptors "alcohol," "depressive disorder," and "cognitive behavioral therapy." The findings reveal a notable consensus among authors, particularly regarding the excessive use of alcohol by young individuals as a coping mechanism to alleviate suffering and seek pleasure. Moreover, the study highlights one of the most significant problems associated with alcohol consumption: depression. In summary, CBT stands out as an effective approach to combating the harms associated with alcohol use. However, there remains a lack of tools that can provide greater clarity on the risks of such behaviors during one of the most challenging and conflicted stages of human development—youth.