Addictions and Personality Traits: Impulsivity and Related Constructs - PubMed (original) (raw)

Marci R Mitchell et al. Curr Behav Neurosci Rep. 2014.

Abstract

Behavioral tendencies that might be captured through self-report measures may provide insight into personality features that are associated with substance addictions. Recently, impulsivity and related constructs, such as sensation-seeking, have been examined to help better understand their relationships with addictions. Here, we review recent findings that show links over developmental epochs between addictive behaviors and impulsivity, sensation-seeking, and other constructs that are theoretically linked. These findings have significant implications for generating improved treatments and interventions aimed at preventing the development of addictive disorders.

Keywords: Addiction; Impulsivity; Personality Trait; Sensation-seeking; Substance use.

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