Neuropsychological Functions in Short- and Long-term Alcohol Abstinence

Rajmohan, V; Saraswathy, Suni M

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“…Le Berre et al (2017) explain that alcoholism is a "…complex, multidimensional, multidetermined disorder" (p.1432). As a result, the structural and functional influence of alcohol abuse on the brain can be mediated by several factors (Velayudhan & Saraswathy, 2020). Neuropsychological profiles related to alcoholism vary due to the diverse origin of alcoholism and its outcomes which are influenced by family history, mental and physical health, gender and age (Oscar-Berman et al, 2014;Velayudhan & Saraswathy, 2020).…”

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“…As a result, the structural and functional influence of alcohol abuse on the brain can be mediated by several factors (Velayudhan & Saraswathy, 2020). Neuropsychological profiles related to alcoholism vary due to the diverse origin of alcoholism and its outcomes which are influenced by family history, mental and physical health, gender and age (Oscar-Berman et al, 2014;Velayudhan & Saraswathy, 2020). The period of alcohol use, and frequency of intake, can also impact different brain regions and functioning, differently.…”

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“…Alcohol abuse results in several health-compromising consequences, leading to early mortality and numerous chronic health conditions (Brennan et al, 2020;Devere, 2016). It is linked to various neurophysiological and cognitive alterations, including; the ability to learn, memory difficulties, diminished decision-making and challenges with motor skills (Ahmadi et al, 2013;Fein et al, 2006;Ioime et al, 2018;Kopera et al, 2012;Velayudhan & Saraswathy, 2020). In conjunction, patients may also present with psychological symptoms like anxiety and depression (Erdozain et al, 2014;Woods et al, 2016).…”

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“…Research supports the notion that cognitive recovery is possible after a period of abstinence (Fein et al, 2006) with several cognitive domains returning to normal. There is, however, evidence of the contrary in that certain cognitive impairments persist even after long periods of abstinence (Ioime et al, 2018;Velayudhan & Saraswathy, 2020). A review by Oscar-Berman et al (2014) found that abstaining from alcohol, after a period of abuse, shows that the brain appears to re-organise itself to offer compensation for structural and behavioural impairment.…”

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“…Evidence of improvement in dysfunction, caused by alcohol abuse, during recovery suggests that the brain is capable of restructuring (Velayudhan & Saraswathy, 2020). Recovery of diverse cognitive functions is dependent on the nature of the dysfunction as some functions improve after a short period of abstinence but others may require longer periods of recovery.…”

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Evaluating the Impact of Alcohol Abstinence on the Cognitive Functioning of Adults Diagnosed with Alcohol Use Disorder

Mofokeng¹,

Mostert²

2021

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Research supports the relation between chronic alcohol use and progressive cognitive impairment but alcohol rehabilitation facilities mainly focus on psycho-social factors with limited emphasis on cognitive impairment and recovery. This study evaluated the impact of alcohol abstinence on cognitive functioning; specifically, visuospatial attention, working memory and abstract reasoning on two different occasions using the WAIS-IVSA battery. A pre-test–post-test design was used to assess patients diagnosed with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). Differences in cognitive functioning from phase 1 (3-4 days after admission) and phase 2 (14 days after phase 1) were measured. A paired samples t-test was conducted using SPSS version 27. A statistically significant increase in AUD patients’ visuospatial scores was found when comparing phase 1 and 2 (M=7.11, SD=2.07), t(8)=3.42, p=.009. No statistically significant differences were observed for working memory and abstract reasoning. We conclude that the findings can be used to guide, and improve the development of future intervention programs to emphasize the value of cognitive recovery.

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Evaluating the Impact of Alcohol Abstinence on the Cognitive Functioning of Adults Diagnosed with Alcohol Use Disorder

Mofokeng¹,

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2021

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Effectiveness of Neuropsychological Rehabilitation in the Recovery of Executive Deficits in Patients with Alcohol Use Disorder: A Systematic Review Protocol

Ferreira,

Virgolino,

Ribeiro

et al. 2023

Acta Med Port

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Introduction: Changes in executive functions associated with alcohol consumption are frequently found in alcohol use disorder. Neuropsychological rehabilitation can play an essential role as an effective treatment in the recovery from these deficits, leading to the maintenance of abstinence. However, there are still some uncertainties regarding its impact on the recovery of deficits in executive functions. Our purpose is to present a protocol for a systematic review aiming to assess which neuropsychological rehabilitation programs are effective in the recovery of executive deficits in patients with alcohol use disorder.Methods: We will search the following databases: PubMed, Cochrane Library (CENTRAL), Web of Science, and Scopus, as well as the list of references of the identified studies. Screening, data extraction, and synthesis, as well as evaluation of the risk of bias, will be carried out by two reviewers independently, using ROBINS-I and RoB 2. Disagreements will be resolved using a third additional reviewer. Primary outcomes will correspond to changes in executive functions, following a neuropsychological rehabilitation program in patients with alcohol use disorder. The evidence will be synthesized using a narrative description of neuropsychological rehabilitation programs and the indicators of their effectiveness will be identified. The neuropsychological rehabilitation programs for executive functions will be assessed considering their different components and their impact on the recovery of these functions. The review described in this protocol will allow the development of guidelines for the design of more effective rehabilitation programs for clinical populations with alcohol use disorder.

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Neuropsychological Functions in Short- and Long-term Alcohol Abstinence

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Evaluating the Impact of Alcohol Abstinence on the Cognitive Functioning of Adults Diagnosed with Alcohol Use Disorder

Evaluating the Impact of Alcohol Abstinence on the Cognitive Functioning of Adults Diagnosed with Alcohol Use Disorder

Effectiveness of Neuropsychological Rehabilitation in the Recovery of Executive Deficits in Patients with Alcohol Use Disorder: A Systematic Review Protocol

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