Contemporary theoretical models of substance dependence posit that deficits in inhibitory control play an important role in substance dependence.
Exclusion criteria were personal and family history of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or current substance dependence.
Multiple issues likely contribute to the lack of novel treatments for substance dependence.
Karberg JCJ, James D. Substance dependence, abuse, and treatment of jail inmates, 2002.
Managing substance dependence as a chronic disease: is the glass half full or half empty?
Do you or your loved one meet the criteria for substance dependence?
A screening for mental health concerns, substance dependence problems and torture and trauma history occurred 71% of the time.
We excluded psychotic symptoms, current substance dependence, eating disorders, claustrophobia and other MRI contraindications, and ongoing non-pharmacological treatment.
Participants included adults with substance dependence and at least four symptoms of PTSD.
The mean onset age was 11.4 and 14.4 years for phobias and comorbid substance dependence, respectively.
Hatzigiakoumis, D., Martinotti, G., Giannantonio, M. & Janiri, L. Anhedonia and substance dependence: clinical correlates and treatment options.
