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  • Neuroscience
  • Psychology
  • Addiction Medicine

Background:

  • Alcohol and drug dependencies often involve executive functioning deficits, particularly in working memory.
  • Working memory impairments can hinder treatment adherence and recovery outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the emerging evidence for computerized working memory training as an adjunctive treatment for substance use disorders.
  • To identify challenges and opportunities for optimizing this intervention.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies investigating computerized working memory training in individuals with alcohol and drug dependencies.
  • Analysis of factors influencing training efficacy, such as duration, persistence, and patient characteristics.

Main Results:

  • Emerging evidence suggests computerized working memory training may be an efficacious adjunctive treatment.
  • Key areas for future research include optimal training duration, persistence of benefits, and the utility of booster sessions.

Conclusions:

  • Computerized working memory training is a potential adjunctive therapy for substance use disorders.
  • Further investigation is required to refine training protocols and patient selection criteria for maximum effectiveness.