Whereas some studies have demonstrated impaired working memory (WM) among patients with borderline personality disorder (BPD), these findings have not been consistent. Furthermore, there is a lack of neurophysiological evidence about WM function in patients with BPD. The goal of this study was to examine WM function in patients with BPD by using event-related potentials (ERPs). An additional go...

Impulsivity is an essential dimension of personality and several theories posit that impulsiveness is related to distinct personality traits and to neuropsychological functions. One of the most widely self-report impulsivity measures used on psychiatric research is Barratt Impulsiveness Scale, version 11 (BIS-11). Objective: The aim of present study was to conduct a systematic review on the lit...

BACKGROUND Two forms of impulsivity, rash impulsiveness and reward sensitivity, have been proposed to reflect aspects of frontal lobe functioning and promote substance use. The present study examined these two forms of impulsivity as well as frontal lobe symptoms in relation to risky drinking by university students. METHODS University undergraduates aged 18-26years completed the Alcohol Use D...

In recent decades, research has identified a set of impulsive/disinhibited personality variables closely associated with drug addiction. As well as this, disorders linked with these variables, such as ADHD and personality disorders, are being closely studied in the field of drug addiction. Although much knowledge has been accumulated about the relation of these variables and disorders taken sep...

Objective: Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a common psychiatric disease characterized by impulsiveness, aggressiveness and emotional instability. Self-injury and suicidal behaviours are common in these patients. Both genetic and environmental factors have been identified in the genesis and development of this disorder. This article is a review paper to study the genetic basis of the BP...

Nonmedical use of cough syrup (NUCS) among secondary vocational school (SVS) students has been an increasing concern for public health in China, but no data were available. This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the epidemiological characters of NUCS as well as its risk factors among SVS students in China.From September 2013 to December 2014, a total of 13,614 SVS students were purposi...