The Effect of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Impulsivity in Addictive Disorders: a Narrative Review.

Jennifer M LoyaBryan BenitezBrian D Kiluk

Published in: Current addiction reports (2023)

There is limited evidence that CBT has a direct effect on change in measures of impulsivity among individuals being treated for substance use. Future clinical trials should include repeated measurement of impulsivity to examine CBT's effect on the underlying characteristics of addiction.

Keyphrases

obsessive compulsive disorder
clinical trial
borderline personality disorder
randomized controlled trial
current status
newly diagnosed
open label
placebo controlled