Anger and substance abuse: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Helen Vargas LaitanoAmanda ElyAnne O SordiFelipe Barreto SchuchFlavio PechanskyThiago HartmannJuliana B HilgertEliana M WendlandLisia Von DimenJuliana N SchererAlessandra Mendes CalixtoJoana C M NarvaezFelipe OrnellFelix Henrique Paim KesslerPublished in: Revista brasileira de psiquiatria (Sao Paulo, Brazil : 1999) (2021)
Users of psychoactive substances had elevated anger scores compared to non-users, which represents a high risk of relapse. It is suggested that PSU treatment programs include intensive anger management modules, focusing on factors such as dealing with daily stressors, family conflicts, frustrations, and problems.