Oscillatory and behavioral indices of cognitive control dysregulation in young adult binge drinkers are influenced by sex differences

The observed links between binge drinking and dysregulated cognitive and motor control processes were interpreted in regard to sex-specific neural alterations. Weaker engagement of cognitive control in BD women may be reflected in an impaired capacity to optimize decisions in challenging situations. Beta decrease during response preparation was especially attenuated in more impulsive BD men, which may contribute to their inability to refrain from risky behaviors. These findings highlight the need to consider biological sex in alcohol-related neurocognitive research.