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Alcohol consumption and cognitive functioning in college students.

R Hannon, C L Day, A M Butler

    Journal of Studies on Alcohol
    |March 1, 1983
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    Heavy alcohol consumption and total lifetime alcohol use are linked to lower cognitive performance in college students. Some cognitive improvements in men were associated with more frequent drinking occasions.

    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Psychology
    • Addiction Research

    Background:

    • Alcohol consumption is prevalent among college students.
    • Understanding the relationship between alcohol use patterns and cognitive function is crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the correlation between alcohol consumption patterns and cognitive performance in college students.
    • To examine potential differences in these correlations between men and women.

    Main Methods:

    • Cognitive performance was assessed in sober college students.
    • Data on quantity of alcohol per occasion, total lifetime consumption, and frequency of drinking were collected.

    Main Results:

    • Decreased cognitive performance correlated with higher quantity of alcohol per occasion and total lifetime consumption in both genders.

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  • In men, increased performance on certain tasks correlated with higher drinking frequency.

    • Conclusions:

    • Both heavy episodic drinking and cumulative alcohol exposure negatively impact cognitive function in college students.
    • Drinking frequency may have differential effects on cognitive performance in men, warranting further investigation.