ICPS
2021 APS Virtual Convention · 2021
Differences in Spatial Working Memory, Decision Making, and Impulsivity between Polydrug Users in Tertiary Care and Matched Controls
- Karina Thiessen
University of British Columbia-Vancouver - Matt Hanna
University of British Columbia-Vancouver - Matt Hanna
The New School for Social Research - Thomas Chao
University of British Columbia-Vancouver - Thomas Chao
The New School for Social Research - Myriam Juda
University of British Columbia-Vancouver - Christian Schütz
University of British Columbia-Vancouver
Abstract
We investigated impulsivity and visuospatial working memory among individuals in tertiary polydrug use care, relative to matched controls. Consistent with prior reports, we found reduced decision-making and working memory functioning in polydrug users. However, after controlling for variables such as task-related subjective stress, we found no differences in response inhibition.
Substance Abuse and Addiction
