Neuropsychology of Alcoholism Implications for Diagnosis and Treatment

by Parsons, Oscar A.; Butters, Nelson; Nathan, Peter E.

• ISBN13: 9780898626964
• ISBN10: 089862696X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1987-06-15
• Publisher: The Guilford Press

Summary

This outstanding volume combines the two most pertinent lines of research on central nervous system deficits associated with chronic alcoholism: the biomedical measurement of brain structure and function, and the neuropsychological changes accompanying brain alterations. An effective presenter/discussant format is used by the diverse and distinguished international contributors who summarize the current state of knowledge in the field, critically evaluate the methods, identify the relevant variables in this type of research, and consider the implications for diagnosis and treatment.

Table of Contents

Changes in Brain Structure and Function in Alcoholics

The Brain of Alcoholics: An Overview

Brain Dysfunction Related to Alcoholism: Some Results from the KARTAD Project

Evoked Brain Potentials and Alcoholism, Porjesz

Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism in Alcoholics, Risberg

Discussion--CT Scan and Neuropsychological Assessments of Alcoholism

Discussion--Evoked Brain Potentials and Alcoholism: Questions, Hypotheses, New Approaches

Discussion--Alcohol and Brain Function: An Appraisal of Cerebral Blood Flow Data

Neuropsychological Consequences of Alcohol Abuse

Neuropsychological Consequences of Alcohol Abuse: Many Questions--Some Answers

The Continuity Hypothesis: Some Conclusions and Their Implications for the Etiology and Neuropathology of Korsakoff's Syndrome

Models of Memory Loss in Korsakoff and Alcoholic Patients

Discussion--Etiological Considerations Regarding the Neuropsychological Consequences of Alcoholism

Discussion--Some Implications of Motivated Performance for Neuropsychological Assessment

Discussion--Neuropsychological Consequences of Alcohol Abuse: Questions, Hypotheses, and Models

Recovery and Remediation of Neuropsychological Functions

Do Neuropsychological Deficits Predict Alcoholics' Treatment Course and Recovery?

The Role of Time and Practice in Recovery of Function of Alcoholics

Identification and Remediation of Everyday Problems in Memory-Impaired Patients

Discussion--Recovery and Remediation of Neuropsychological Functions: Implications for Alcoholism Rehabilitation Treatment and Outcome

Discussion--Recovery, Treatment, and Rehabilitation in Chronic Alcoholics

Implications for Treatment and Future Research Directions

Discussion/m-/Implications of Neuropsychological Research Findings for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Alcoholics

Research Directions: The Next Decade

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