Investigating the Relationship Between Impulsivity and Deficit in Executive Functions of Brain in Patients with Substance Use Disorder
Journal Title: The 1st Annual Meeting of Georgian Center for Neuroscience Research - Year 2020, Vol 2, Issue 20
Abstract
Introduction: In recent years, research into the biological foundations of addiction has attracted the attention of many researchers. Researchers found that substance use is the result of greater activity of the brain behavioral activation system which is in turn associated with impulsivity and risk taking. Neurological factors such as impairment of executive functions are also of great importance. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between impulsive behaviors and deficit in executive functions of brain in addicts. Methods and Materials: This research was a cross sectional study. 120 patients with substance use disorder referred to addiction treatment centers were randomly selected. For data collecting, questionnaires were completed before taking medication. Different functions were measured: impulsivity by Barrat`s Impulsivity Scale, working memory by Memory span test and attention by Stroop test. For data analysis, Pearson correlation was used. Findings: data analysis showed a significant statistical correlation between working memory and attention with impulsivity, but this correlation was in negative direction. Conclusion: Executive functions such as working memory and attention are important structures that play a central role in directing and normalizing behavior. These functions are defined as high-level cognitive processes that are involved in the planning, initiation, and regulation of targeted behavior. Deficit in these structures leads to impulsivity and risk taking behaviors. These findings can help experts for the use of proper methods for prevention and expansion of helpful treatments of addiction.
Authors and Affiliations
Rajabpour Mojtaba, Gohari Ali, Eghbali Ghahyazi Hamid, Sheybani Hosein
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