Dissociable cognitive impairments in problem drinkers.
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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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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Alcohol and alcoholism
دوره 35 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2000