Impulsive choice in individuals with comorbid amphetamine use disorder and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Amphetamine use disorder (AMPH) and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often co-occur and are associated with poor treatment outcomes. Elevated impulsivity is a core feature in both disorders. Little is known however about the specific neurocognitive profile regarding different facets of impulsivity, and specifically impulsive choice, in comorbid populations.

Methods

Three groups (ADHD + AMPH, ADHD only and healthy controls (HC)) were assessed with self-reported impulsivity and cognitive tasks of impulsive choice, operationalized as delay aversion (DA) and reflection impulsivity.

Results

Twenty-nine participants with comorbid ADHD + AMPH, 25 participants with ADHD only and 116 HC completed screening, including self-rating scales, and cognitive

SUBMITTER: Brynte C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10367266 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature