Impulse Control Disorder

Specialty. Psychiatry, clinical psychology. Impulse-control disorder (ICD) is a class of psychiatric disorders characterized by impulsivity – failure to resist a temptation, an urge, or an impulse; or having the inability to not speak on a thought.

 

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Wiki Number: W104
Diagnosis: Impulse Control Disorder
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Brain Area: striatum
Symptoms: impulsivity-failure to resist a temptation, an urge, or having the inability not to speak on a thought: sexual compulsion,
Progression: internet addiction, compulsive shopping, pyromania, intermittent explosive disorder, kleptomania, trichotillomania
Causes: complications of late Parkinson’s disease, alcohol dependence, obsessive-compulsive disorder
Medications: varies by type of impulse;
Therapies: CBT, varies by type of impulse

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  • Atomoxetine reduces decisional impulsivity in human cocaine addiction
    by Tsen Vei Lim on October 31, 2024

    CONCLUSION: Taken together, our findings support the hypothesis of noradrenergic dysfunction in patients with cocaine use disorder and provide novel translational evidence for the efficacy of atomoxetine in remediating decisional impulsivity in cocaine use disorder.

  • Understanding Gratification Disorder in Childhood: A Comprehensive Review of Diagnosis, Differential Diagnosis, and Management Approaches
    by Imyarila Longkumer on October 30, 2024

    Gratification disorder (GD) in childhood is characterized by difficulty delaying immediate rewards and controlling impulsive behaviors. This disorder manifests as a persistent struggle to wait for longer-term rewards and a tendency toward impulsive decision-making, which can disrupt academic performance, social interactions, and daily functioning. The relevance of GD is highlighted by its potential to impede the development of crucial skills such as self-control, problem-solving, and social...

  • Clinical management model for impulse control disorders in Parkinson's disease
    by Han Li on October 29, 2024

    Over the last decade, we have gained a better understanding of impulse control disorder in Parkinson's disease (PD-ICD), a medication complication in PD. Researchers were aware of its complexity and took efforts to learn more about its diagnostic and treatment possibilities. Nevertheless, clinical management for it is currently neglected. We conducted a narrative overview of literature published from 2012 to October 2023 on various aspects of clinical management for PD-ICD. A potential...

  • Institutional investment in addictive industries: an important commercial determinant of health
    by Sébastien Berret on October 29, 2024

    CONCLUSION: Addictive industries, such as tobacco, alcohol, gambling, and recreational cannabis, are increasingly excluded by investors. However, different understandings of RI influence how sector exclusions are implemented. Divesting from tobacco and other addictive industries is a crucial step toward a public health approach that prioritizes population health over financial profits. Prominent institutional investors are influential opinion leaders who can change the behavior of other...