The Association Between Impulsivity and Relapse in Patients With Alcohol Use Disorder: A Literature Review.
Wilco SliedrechtHendrik G RoozenKatie A WitkiewitzRanne de WaartGeert DomPublished 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.