Reviewed by Ekua Hagan
Impulsivity is the inclination to seek out immediate gratification at the cost of long-term gains.
For an addict, the decision to continue to use may reflect the impulsive system dominating the deliberative process.
Thus, events that are more immediate in time (such as having the drug now as opposed to the delayed consequences) have a stronger capability to influence decision making. Moreover, research suggests that alcohol and other drug abuse may impair the reflective mind, which is responsible for a wide range of control, including inhibition, sustained attention and planning (Volkow and Baler, 2014).
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