Impulsividad y riesgo de consumo de sustancias psicotrópicas

Abstract

Impulsivity is the difficulty in self-control so that the subject acts according to need or defense without premeditation. The general objective of this research was to determine the relationship between impulsivity and risk ofpsychotropic substance use. The methodology implemented in this study corresponds to a non-experimental design of correlational and prospective type. The sample consisted of 186 university students, aged between 18 and 50 years, selected by non-probabilistic convenience sampling. The Barratt impulsivity scale (BIS-11) and the alcohol, tobacco and substance use screening test (ASSIST v3.1) were applied. The results indicate that the psychotropic substance with the highest frequency with a moderate risk level is alcoholic beverages with a percentage of 69.9%. A statistically significant correlation (Rho=0.156; p<0.033) was found between motor impulsivity and the risk of drinking alcoholic beverages.