Effects of resilience on impulsivity, cognition and depression during protracted withdrawal among Chinese male methamphetamine users.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Methamphetamine (METH) dependence is a complex and dynamic public health problem. Long-term abuse of METH can increase numerous risks of mental and physical problems. Currently, the methods to reduce METH dependence and improve the withdrawal symptoms are limited and ineffective. Resilience is seen as a multidimensional and dynamic capability to recover or bounce back from stressful events and is also generally considered as a protective factor against mental dysfunction.

Methods

One hundred thirty-four males with METH dependence were consecutively recruited from Huanglong Compulsory Isolated Detoxification Center between 2019 and 2021, of whom 112 were into the group. The Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), Self-rating depression scale (SDS), Self-rating

SUBMITTER: He H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9215047 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature