The Association Between Impulsivity and Relapse in Patients With Alcohol Use Disorder: A Literature Review.

Wilco Sliedrecht Hendrik G Roozen Katie A WitkiewitzRanne de WaartGeert Dom

Published in: Alcohol and alcoholism (Oxford, Oxfordshire) (2021)

All three included facets of impulsivity ('trait-, motor- and impulsive choice impulsivity') were associated with AUD relapse, but none seemed to be superior to another. This study confirmed that research on the relation between impulsivity and AUD relapse is relatively scarce. Future research and treatment options are proposed.

Keyphrases

alcohol use disorder
obsessive compulsive disorder
borderline personality disorder
free survival
case report
genome wide
gene expression
deep brain stimulation
decision making