Neurocognition and alcoholism:

Various neurocognitive deficits related to alcoholism interfere with participation in intensive treatment programs which often have strong learning components. Some of these learning impairments resolve with abstinence (timedependent recovery). Others, which normally do not recover with abstinence, may be remediated with selected neurocognitive stimulation (experiencedependent recovery). An overview of research findings examining experiencedependent recovery is provided, along with a neurocognitive model for occupational therapy intervention during detoxification of the person with alcohol dependence. Emphasis is given to occupational therapy evaluation and assessment of neurocognitive recovery and the corresponding treatment strategies designed to facilitate experience-dependent recovery in alcoholism.