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Annals of Behavioral Medicine
Erschienen in: Annals of Behavioral Medicine 2/2009

01.04.2009 | Original Article

The Role of Executive Cognitive Functions in Changing Substance Use: What We Know and What We Need to Know

verfasst von: Arthur W. Blume, Ph.D., G. Alan Marlatt, Ph.D.

Erschienen in: Annals of Behavioral Medicine | Ausgabe 2/2009

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Abstract

Background

Executive cognitive functions (ECF) have been linked to skills such as planning, organizing, problem solving, decision-making, initiating and self-regulating behavior, working memory, and motivation; critical activities needed to monitor and change substance use behavior.

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to investigate how ECF may impact important variables associated with changing substance use behavior.

Methods

This study is a critical review of the extant literature about how ECF may influence substance abuse treatment outcomes and behavior change.

Results

A review of the literature found evidence that poorer ECF likely hinders substance use behavior change and is often associated with behavior labeled as denial. However, the relationship between ECF and substance abuse appears to be highly complex.

Conclusions

Traditional methods of substance abuse assessment, interpretation of behavior, and intervention may need to be reconsidered in light of new research about executive cognitive dysfunction. Implications for future research are discussed.
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Metadaten
Titel
The Role of Executive Cognitive Functions in Changing Substance Use: What We Know and What We Need to Know
verfasst von
Arthur W. Blume, Ph.D.
G. Alan Marlatt, Ph.D.
Publikationsdatum
01.04.2009
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Annals of Behavioral Medicine / Ausgabe 2/2009
Print ISSN: 0883-6612
Elektronische ISSN: 1532-4796
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12160-009-9093-8

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