A Mosca, A Miuli, G Mancusi, S Chiappini, G Stigliano, A De Pasquale, G Di Petta, G Bubbico, A Pasino, M Pettorruso, G Martinotti
BACKGROUND: In the "Dual-Process theory", morality is characterized by the interaction between an automatic-emotional process, mediated by the Anterior Cingulate Cortex (ACC) and linked to personal-deontological decisions, and a rational-conscious one, mediated by the Dorso-Lateral Prefrontal Cortex (DLPFC) and linked to impersonal-utilitarian decisions. These areas are altered by chronic use of cocaine, with a possible impact on moral decision-making. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the difference between a group of Cocaine Use Disorder (CUD) patients and a control group in moral decision-making...
August 18, 2023: Social Neuroscience