Everyday Problems With Executive Dysfunction and Impulsivity in Adults Recovering From Methamphetamine Addiction. (March 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ellis, Carilyn; Hoffman, William; Jaehnert, Sarah; Plagge, Jane; Loftis, Jennifer M.; Schwartz, Daniel; Huckans, Marilyn
• Is Part Of: Addictive disorders & their treatment. Volume 15:Number 1(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-03
• Subjects: methamphetamine -- impulsivity -- executive function; Substance abuse -- Periodicals; Substance abuse -- Treatment -- Periodicals; 616.86005
• DOI: 10.1097/ADT.0000000000000059
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1531-5754

Abstract

Abstract : Objectives: Compared with nonaddicted 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.