Severity of Impulsivity and Aggression at a 12-Month Follow-Up Among Male Heroin Dependent Patients

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Evren C., Yilmaz A., Can Y., Bozkurt M., Evren B., Umut G.

KLINIK PSIKOFARMAKOLOJI BULTENI-BULLETIN OF CLINICAL PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY, vol.24, no.2, pp.158-167, 2014 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 24 Issue: 2
• Publication Date: 2014
• Doi Number: 10.5455/bcp.20131218094342
• Journal Name: KLINIK PSIKOFARMAKOLOJI BULTENI-BULLETIN OF CLINICAL PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
• Page Numbers: pp.158-167
• Keywords: heroin dependence, buprenorphine, aggression, impulsivity, relapse, SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS, PERSONALITY-TRAITS, DRUG-ABUSE, BEHAVIOR, ADDICTS, COCAINE, RELAPSE, ADOLESCENCE, DYSREGULATION, VULNERABILITY
• Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the changes in impulsivity and aggression scores among male heroin dependent patients using buprenorphine/naloxone as a maintenance treatment and those who relapsed within 12 months of their discharge from the hospital.