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The Influences of Impulsivity and Education Levels on Severity of Alcohol Dependence.

ABSTRACT: Background:Impulsivity contributes to the severity of alcohol use disorder. The association is affected by expectation towards alcohol use, emotional regulation and self-control. Here we investigated the influences of self-reported impulsivity and levels of education on severity of alcohol dependence. Method:We retrospectively analyzed the basic demographic information, alcohol consumption state, education years, depression and anxiety state, Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT) and Barrett Impulsivity Scales (BIS) from a group of 66 AUD patients. Result:Impulsivity significantly predicted alcohol dependence severity (R 2 = 0.069, F = 4.724, p = 0.034). In addition, education years served as a moderator in the relationship between impulsivity and alcohol dependence severity (?R2 = 0.059, F = 4.414, p = 0.040). Conclusion:Self-reported impulsivity affects the severity of alcohol dependence, which might be different in patients with different education levels.

SUBMITTER: Liu Z

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7419695 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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The Influences of Impulsivity and Education Levels on Severity of Alcohol Dependence.

Liu Ziqi Z Luo Ruyan R Fu Rao R Yuan Chenxin C Xu Xueming X Zhou Dongsheng D Zhao Min M Yuan Ti-Fei TF Du Jiang J

Frontiers in psychiatry 20200805

<h4>Background</h4>Impulsivity contributes to the severity of alcohol use disorder. The association is affected by expectation towards alcohol use, emotional regulation and self-control. Here we investigated the influences of self-reported impulsivity and levels of education on severity of alcohol dependence.<h4>Method</h4>We retrospectively analyzed the basic demographic information, alcohol consumption state, education years, depression and anxiety state, Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Te ...[more]

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The Influences of Impulsivity and Education Levels on Severity of Alcohol Dependence.

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