Reducing impulsivity in repeat violent offenders: an open label trial of a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

Reducing impulsivity in repeat violent offenders: an open label trial of a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

Background: The association between serotonergic dysfunction and aggression hasprompted the use of selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) as a means of controllingimpulsive violent behaviour. The aim of the current study was to examine the feasibilityof using an SSRI to treat impulsivity i...

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Main Authors: Butler, Tony, Schofield, P., Greenberg, D., Allnut, S., Indig, D., Carr, V., D'Este, C., Mitchell, P., Knight, L., Ellis, A.
Format: Journal Article
Published: Taylor & Francis Ltd 2010
Subjects:
impulsivity
Offenders
selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/11653

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