An extensive body of research suggests the spontaneous eye blink rate (EBR) is a non-
invasive indirect marker of central dopamine (DA) function, with higher EBR predicting …

There is a longstanding association between substance-use disorders (SUDs) and the
psychological construct of impulsivity. In the first section of this review, personality and …

It is well-established that addiction is typically associated with a distinct pattern of
neurocognitive functioning with a consensus that it is typified by impaired top-down …

More than 80% of addicted individuals fail to seek treatment, which might reflect impairments
in recognition of severity of disorder. Considered by some as intentional deception, such …

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 …

Most substance abusers simultaneously use and abuse more than one substance, even
when there is a clear drug of choice. This pattern creates a great challenge in relating …

Substance use disorders are prevalent and debilitating. Certain behavioral syndromes
('behavioral addictions') characterized by repetitive habits, such as gambling disorder …

Background and rationale The term 'action inhibition'encapsulates the ability to prevent any
form of planned physical response. Growing evidence suggests that different 'stages' or …

Understanding the cognitive sequela of repeated cocaine use is a growing area of research
and is crucial to the development of cognitive models of addiction. We systematically …

High levels of impulsive behaviours are a clinically significant symptom in a range of
psychiatric disorders, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder …