…entails the psychological processes that supersede habitual inclinations with novel responses and behaviours to fulfill important goals.

Three core executive function components

• working memory
• inhibitory control
• cognitive flexibility

Executive dysfunction is considered a hallmark of [[addiction]] Source: [[Medicines that treat executive function may work to reduce dependence on drugs]]

Source:: Butler, K., Le Foll, B., 2019. Impact of [[substance use]] Disorder Pharmacotherapy on Executive Function: A Narrative Review. Front. Psychiatry 10. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2019.00098

topic:: [[adult adhd]]