Validation of the UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale and Clinical Correlates of its Scores in French-Speaking Patients Starting a Residential Detoxification Program

Background: Impulsivity is a multifaceted construct that plays prominent role in substance use disorder (SUD). The UPPS-P model distinguishes five impulsivity components (positive urgency, negative lack of perseverance, premeditation, and sensation seeking). This study aimed to explore the structure patients hospitalized for SUDs investigate relationship between dimensions clinical variables. Method: Inpatients residential detoxification service ( n = 125) were recruited. A confirmatory factor analysis was performed, associations assessed indexes. Results: supported with interrelated latent Good internal consistency found. External validity by relationships psychological difficulties. Multiple correlations (Kendall) suggested that, except its sensation-seeking component, significant risk both severity addictive problems their comorbidities. Conclusion: provides further evidence favor 5-dimensional impulsivity. It highlights as transdiagnostic should be considered management SUD.