With the exception of an identified role of autobiographical memory for ToM abilities (Nandrino et al., 2014) and working memory for humor (Uekermann et al., 2007), the exploration of interactions between cognitive deficits (executive functions and memory) and emotional and social impairments are lacking. Fulfillment of this knowledge gap requires examination with the aim of providing relevant information about cognitive processes underlying these emotional and social alterations. These impairments should be considered as fundamental factors in the emotional and interpersonal difficulties experienced by alcoholic individuals in everyday life and as a consequence in their relapse or maintenance of sobriety.
