Neurobehavioral consequences of prolonged alcohol and substance abuse: A review of findings and treatment implications
1994; Elsevier BV; Volume: 14; Issue: 8 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/0272-7358(94)90041-8
ISSN1873-7811
AutoresWilliam Fals‐Stewart, John Schafer, Steve Lucente, Terri Rustine, Lesley Brown,
Tópico(s)Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
ResumoInterest in the neurobehavioral status of individuals who chronically abuse alcohol and other psychoactive substances has broadened over the last two decades. Many studies have demonstrated the presence of neuropsychological deficits, often accompanied by measurable neurological anomalies, in a large portion of these patients. Several investigations suggest that the presence of these neurobehavioral decrements is negatively related to treatment response variables. Designing interventions that take into account level of cognitive functioning (e.g., coping skills training, cognitive rehabilitation, etc.) may enhance treatment outcome of substance-abusing patients who seek help.
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