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Time perception and impulsivity: A proposed relationship in addictive disorders
Cecilia Paasche1, Sébastien Weibel2, Marc Wittmann3
1INSERM 1114, Department of Psychiatry and Addictology, University Hospital of Strasbourg, France.
Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews
|December 12, 2018
Summary
Impulsive behavior in addictive disorders is linked to altered time processing, favoring immediate rewards. Understanding this connection is key to addiction pathophysiology research.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychology
- Addiction Research
Background:
- Addictive disorders feature impulsivity, complicating behavior control despite negative outcomes.
- Impulsivity is a vulnerability factor for addiction and is exacerbated by the addiction process itself.
- Understanding impulsivity mechanisms is crucial for addiction pathophysiology.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing literature on the relationship between time processing and impulsivity in human addictive disorders.
- To explore how altered time perception contributes to the development and maintenance of addictive behaviors.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies examining time processing and impulsivity in addictive disorders.
- Analysis of findings across various addictive conditions, noting gaps in specific disorder research.
Main Results:
- A common link between impulsivity and addiction involves faster-than-optimal decision-making and action execution.
- Impulsive traits correlate with a preference for immediate gratification over delayed rewards, suggesting a time perception deficit.
- Limited literature exists specifically for alcohol, cannabis, and gambling disorders regarding time processing and impulsivity.
Conclusions:
- Addictive behaviors serve as a valuable model for investigating the pathophysiology of impulsivity.
- Further research into the time perception-impulsivity relationship can enhance understanding of addiction mechanisms.
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