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Impulsivity as a Mediating Factor in the Association Between Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms and Substance Use

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been associated with heightened impulsivity and risk-taking behaviors, including higher rates of substance use than individuals without PTSD. Although a number of studies suggest that impulsivity is associated with substance use in PTSD, the specific role of impulsivity in this common pattern of comorbidity remains unclear. The current study investigated associations between PTSD symptoms, …

Authors

Morris VL; Huffman LG; Naish KR; Holshausen K; Oshri A; McKinnon M; Amlung M

Journal

Psychological Trauma Theory Research Practice and Policy, Vol. 12, No. 6, pp. 659–668

Publisher

American Psychological Association (APA)

Publication Date

9 2020

DOI

10.1037/tra0000588

ISSN

1942-9681