Impulsivity in amphetamine use disorder: Examination of sex differences.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

This study aimed to test whether there are sex differences in the relationship between impulsivity and amphetamine use disorder (AMP).

Design

A naturalistic cross-sectional design was used.

Setting

The Tulsa 1000 study was held in Tulsa, OK, USA.

Participants

There were two groups in this study: AMP+ (29F, 20M) and AMP- (57F, 33M).

Measurements

This project focuses on data related to impulsivity: UPPS-P impulsive behavior scale and a stop signal task (SST) during functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) recording. Group, sex and their interaction were compared for UPPS-P ratings and SST fMRI and behavioral responses.

Findings

AMP+ reported higher UPPS-P positive and negative urgency scores (Ps < 0.001; r = 0.56 and 0.51) and displayed gre

SUBMITTER: Stewart JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10524483 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature