Among people with a history of sexual abuse, being impulsive is associated with more frequent use of drugs, alcohol and tobacco, per international survey study of 64,472 participants

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Keywords

Alcohol Abuse Behavioral Psychology Drug Abuse Psychological Science Social Sciences Substance Abuse

Article Information

Journal

PLOS One

DOI

10.1371/journal.pone.0355986

Article Publication Date

2026-09-30

Article Title

The moderating role of impulsivity in the association between sexual abuse and substance use frequency across countries, gender identities, and sexual orientations

COI Statement

Conflict of Interest Marc Potenza MNP discloses that he has consulted for and advised Baria-Tek and Boehringer Ingelheim; been involved in a patent application with Yale University and Novartis; received research support from the Mohegan Sun Casino and the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling; consulted for or advised legal, non-profit, healthcare and gambling entities on issues related to impulse control, internet use, and addictive behaviors; performed grant reviews; edited journals/journal sections; given academic lectures in grand rounds, CME events, and other clinical/scientific venues; and generated books or chapters for publishers of mental health texts. Shane Kraus SWK discloses that he has received funding from the International Center for Responsible Gaming, M.G.M Resorts International, Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies, Taylor Francis, Springer Nature, The Nevada Problem Gambling Project, Sports Betting Alliance, and Kindbridge Research Institute.

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PLOS. (2026, September 30). Among people with a history of sexual abuse, being impulsive is associated with more frequent use of drugs, alcohol and tobacco, per international survey study of 64,472 participants. Brightsurf News. https://www.brightsurf.com/news/1WRDK5ZL/among-people-with-a-history-of-sexual-abuse-being-impulsive-is-associated-with-more-frequent-use-of-drugs-alcohol-and-tobacco-per-international-survey-study-of-64472-participants.html

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"Among people with a history of sexual abuse, being impulsive is associated with more frequent use of drugs, alcohol and tobacco, per international survey study of 64,472 participants." Brightsurf News, Sep. 30 2026, https://www.brightsurf.com/news/1WRDK5ZL/among-people-with-a-history-of-sexual-abuse-being-impulsive-is-associated-with-more-frequent-use-of-drugs-alcohol-and-tobacco-per-international-survey-study-of-64472-participants.html.