Impulsivity in Alcohol Use Disorder: A Multidimensional Perspective

Impulsivity is a key construct in the development, maintenance, and escalation of drinking behavior, ulti- mately leading to alcohol use disorder. Because impulsivity is a multidimensional construct and has many ways of measurement, it is difficult to reach a clear consideration of its association w...

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Main Authors: Müge Bozkurt, Cüneyt Evren
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AVES Yayincilik 2024-12-01
Series:Addicta: The Turkish Journal on Addictions
Online Access:https://www.addicta.com.tr/en/impulsivity-in-alcohol-use-disorder-a-multidimensional-perspective-13402
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description Impulsivity is a key construct in the development, maintenance, and escalation of drinking behavior, ulti- mately leading to alcohol use disorder. Because impulsivity is a multidimensional construct and has many ways of measurement, it is difficult to reach a clear consideration of its association with alcohol. Assessment of impulsive personality traits, impulsive choice, and impulsive action simultaneously in studies is recom- mended. On the other hand, impulsivity seems to be both a determinant and a consequence of alcohol use disorder. Short- and long-term effects of alcohol are also associated with increased impulsivity, further enhancing the risk for continued alcohol consumption and thus maintaining a cycle of use. Impulsivity is also considered an endophenotype, a heritable trait that can predict the likelihood of developing alcohol use disorder. Impulsivity can be a target for interventions, including cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindful- ness-based approaches, to improve impulse control and reduce relapse rates. A comprehensive understand- ing of its role in alcohol use disorder seems to be important for the development of effective treatment and prevention strategies.
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spelling doaj-art-cf689359c7634c6894a8e4f5d86f419e2025-01-15T14:56:54ZengAVES YayincilikAddicta: The Turkish Journal on Addictions2149-13052024-12-0111340040610.5152/ADDICTA.2024.24256Impulsivity in Alcohol Use Disorder: A Multidimensional PerspectiveMüge Bozkurt0Cüneyt Evren 1Department of Psychiatry, Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, İstanbul, TürkiyeLiman Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Center, İstanbul, TürkiyeImpulsivity is a key construct in the development, maintenance, and escalation of drinking behavior, ulti- mately leading to alcohol use disorder. Because impulsivity is a multidimensional construct and has many ways of measurement, it is difficult to reach a clear consideration of its association with alcohol. Assessment of impulsive personality traits, impulsive choice, and impulsive action simultaneously in studies is recom- mended. On the other hand, impulsivity seems to be both a determinant and a consequence of alcohol use disorder. Short- and long-term effects of alcohol are also associated with increased impulsivity, further enhancing the risk for continued alcohol consumption and thus maintaining a cycle of use. Impulsivity is also considered an endophenotype, a heritable trait that can predict the likelihood of developing alcohol use disorder. Impulsivity can be a target for interventions, including cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindful- ness-based approaches, to improve impulse control and reduce relapse rates. A comprehensive understand- ing of its role in alcohol use disorder seems to be important for the development of effective treatment and prevention strategies.https://www.addicta.com.tr/en/impulsivity-in-alcohol-use-disorder-a-multidimensional-perspective-13402
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