Journal article
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