Impulsivity in Bipolar and Substance Use Disorders

Bipolar disorder (BD) is commonly associated with increased impulsivity, particularly during manic and depressed episodes also impulsivity remains elevated during euthymic phases. Impulsivity is also a factor in the initiation and maintenance of substance use disorders (SUD). Impulsivity can predispose to substance abuse or can result from it. Impulsivity appears to be relatively independent of mood state and is higher in individuals with past substance use. So we wanted to compare in terms of impulsivity of BD and SUD closely associated with impulsivity and determine if any differences.

Source: Comprehensive Psychiatry - February 20, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Mustafa Ozten, Atila Erol, Semra Karayılan, Hilal Kapudan, Ertac Sertac Orsel, Neslihan Akkisi Kumsar Source Type: research