Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2016
Abstract
Objectives
Compared with non-addicted controls (CTLs), adults in remission from methamphetamine addiction (MA-REM) evidence impairments on objective measures of executive functioning and impulsivity.
Methods
To evaluate the impact of these impairments in MA-REM adults, demographically matched groups (MA-REM, n=30; CTLs, n=24) completed objective and self-report measures of executive functioning and impulsivity.
Results
MA-REM adults demonstrated significantly (p < 0.050) greater objective and subjective problems with executive functioning and impulsivity.
Conclusions
These results suggest that adults in MA-REM are aware of their deficits and that these deficits have significant impact in everyday life.
Recommended Citation
Ellis, Carilyn; Hoffman, William; Jaehnert, Sarah; Plagge, Jane; Loftis, Jennifer M.; Schwartz, Daniel; and Huckans, Marilyn, "Everyday problems with executive dysfunction and impulsivity in adults recovering from methamphetamine addiction" (2016). Faculty Publications - Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Program. 399.
https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/gscp_fac/399
Comments
Originally published in:
Addictive Disorders & Their Treatment, 15(1): p 1-5. 2016
DOI: 10.1097/ADT.0000000000000059