Comparison of impulsivity with self-report and behavioural method in patients with Opioid Use Disorder
Heroin Addiction and Related Clinical Problems, cilt.23, sa.5, ss.5-14, 2021 (SSCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 23 Sayı: 5
- Basım Tarihi: 2021
- Dergi Adı: Heroin Addiction and Related Clinical Problems
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.5-14
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Opioid use disorder, addiction, impulsivity, delay discounting
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Background: Impulsivity levels of individuals using substances is generally higher than the control groups. One of the most widely used behavioural paradigms to evaluate impulsivity in substance use disorder is delay discounting. Aim: This study aims to assess individuals with opioid use disorder in terms of impulsivity, decision-making, and behavioural activation/inhibition and compare them with those of healthy control subjects. Methods: The case and control groups consisted of 49 and 48 individuals, respectively. Impulsivity was measured with the Barratt Impulsivity Scale (BIS-11), behavioural activation/inhibition (BIS/BAS) and Addiction Profile Index(API). Subsequently, the behavioural delay discounting task was administered to both groups. Results: The majority of the group with opioid use disorder was male, single, unemployed, had an education level of middle school or below and a low or moderate socioeconomic level. They first used opioids at an average age of 21.42 years with an average daily dose of 2.95 grams heroin. The case group showed higher levels in the attention and motor impulsivity and in BAS-fun seeking subscales. The case group also displayed more significant delay discounting rates. Conclusion: By evaluating the relationships between these different impulsivity measures, this work aims to gain insight into the dynamics underlying the decision-making processes in individuals with opioid addiction that can hopefully be implemented in treatment approaches.