An Evaluation of Vestibular Functions in Substance Misuse

Çolak S. C., CENGİZ D. U., Bayindir T., Cumurcu B.

Journal of Laryngology and Otology, vol.139, no.10, pp.928-933, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 139 Issue: 10
  • Publication Date: 2025
  • Doi Number: 10.1017/s0022215125000209
  • Journal Name: Journal of Laryngology and Otology
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, BIOSIS, CAB Abstracts, CINAHL, MLA - Modern Language Association Database, Veterinary Science Database
  • Page Numbers: pp.928-933
  • Keywords: addiction, audiology, balance, neurotology, vertigo
  • Inonu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the vestibular system in substance addicts. Methods: 34 substance addicts were included in the study. A demographic data form, Dizziness Handicap Inventory, Addiction Profile Index Short Form, Video Head Impulse Test, Videonystagmography, Cervical and Ocular Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials were administered in all participants. Results: A statistically significant difference was found between the study group and the control group (p<0.05) in terms of gaze, saccade, pursuit, and optokinetic results in the Videonystagmography test; lateral, anterior, and posterior semicircular canal gain values in the Video Head Impulse Test; P1 latency, P1-N1 interlatency, P1-N1 amplitude, and asymmetry values in the Cervical Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials test; and N1-P1 interlatency, N1-P1 amplitude, and asymmetry values in the Ocular Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials test (p<0.05). Conclusion: As a result of our study, it was observed that the vestibular system was affected in substance addicts.