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Cognitive boosting interventions in the treatment of addictions

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Author(s): Anderson, Alexandra C. ; Youssef, George J. ; Robinson, Alex H. ; Lubman, Dan I. ; Verdejo-García, Antonio

Journal: Addiction

Year Published: 2021

Date Added: July 07, 2021

Impulsivity is the tendency to act without thinking about the negative consequences. Impulsivity can be divided into impulsive action and impulsive choice. Impulsivity is a risk factor in the development of addiction. Impulsivity can also increase the risk of relapse. In this article, the researchers identified and reviewed studies that examined computerized cognitive training (CCT), cognitive remediation (CR), and cognitive enhancers (CE) in improving impulsivity for substance use and gambling disorders. A total of 23 studies were included. No studies were identified for gambling disorder. Sixteen studies provided enough data for statistical analysis. CCT and CE were not effective in improving impulsive choice or impulsive action. CR in the form of goal management training did not improve impulsive action, but was associated with improvement for impulsive choice. CR may be an effective treatment for substance use disorders.


Citation: Anderson, A. C., Youssef, G. J., Robinson, A. H., Lubman, D. I., & Verdejo‐Garcia, A. (2021). Cognitive boosting interventions for impulsivity in addiction: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of cognitive training, remediation and pharmacological enhancement. Addiction. Advance online copy. https://doi.org/10.1111/add.15469

Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/add.15469

Keywords: cognition ; gambling cognitions ; gambling disorder ; impulsivity ; interventions ; pharmacology ; substance use ; treatment

Topics: Comorbidities ; Gambling Cognitions ; Gambling Resources ; Impulsivity ; Information for Operators ; Information for Treatment Providers ; Substance Use

Conceptual Framework Factors:   Psychological - Personality and Temperament ; Psychological - Comorbid Disorders ; Psychological Factors ; Psychological - Judgement and Decision Making ; Biological Factors ; Gambling Resources ; Resources - Interventions

Study Design: Meta-analysis

Study Funding:

This study was funded by the Australian Government Research Training Program and the Medical Research Future Fund.

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