Drug dependence in humans is often accompanied by behavioral disturbances such as
maladaptive levels of impulsivity. In turn, there is accumulating evidence from preclinical …

Background Impulsivity is a multifaceted construct that has recently been recognized as a
factor contributing to enhanced vulnerability to drug abuse. Objectives In the present review …

Research over the last two decades has widely demonstrated that impulsivity, in its various
forms, is antecedent to the development of drug addiction and an important behavioural trait …

Impulsive behavior is strongly implicated in drug abuse, as both a cause and a
consequence of drug use. To understand how impulsive behaviors lead to and result from …

BACKGROUND: Relapse is a hallmark feature of cocaine addiction and a main challenge
for treatment strategies. Human studies indicate a link between impulsivity and increased …

Impulsive behaviors are closely linked to drug use and abuse, both as contributors to use
and as consequences of use. Trait impulsivity is an important determinant of drug use during …

Rationale Impulsivity has long been known as a risk factor for drug dependence, but the
mechanisms underpinning this association are unclear. Impulsivity may confer …

Rationale The neural and psychological mechanisms underlying vulnerability to drug
addiction are poorly understood. Although a number of animal models have been …

Rationale There is growing clinical evidence for a strong relationship between drug
addiction and impulsivity. However, it is not fully clear whether impulsivity is a pre-existing …

Despite the strong association between impulsivity and addiction in humans, it is still a
matter of debate whether impulsive choice predisposes to, or results from, drug …