Dissociable cognitive impairments in problem drinkers.
Patients in a treatment programme for severe alcohol dependence were tested on a battery of tests designed to examine organizational and visuo-spatial abilities. Analysis using a case-study approach indicated independent organizational and visuo-spatial impairments. An understanding of aetiological factors underlying these cognitive deficits and implications for treatment are discussed.
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National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2033, Australia.
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Solowij
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Michie
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D000328:Adult; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D016022:Case-Control Studies; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests