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Cognitive deficit in middle-aged alcoholics

E F Chaney, M R O'Leary, P A Fehrenbach

    Drug and Alcohol Dependence
    |October 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    Alcoholism may cause reversible cognitive deficits, especially in older adults. Younger alcoholics showed significant improvement over one year, suggesting age and alcoholism interact differently on cognitive function.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Psychology
    • Gerontology

    Background:

    • Alcoholism is associated with cognitive impairment.
    • The interplay between aging and alcoholism on cognitive function is not fully understood.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the longitudinal effects of alcoholism on cognitive abilities in different age groups.
    • To determine if cognitive deficits in alcoholics are reversible.

    Main Methods:

    • Two groups of male alcoholics (mean ages 44 and 55) and matched controls were tested twice, one year apart.
    • Cognitive function was assessed using the Wechsler Intelligence Scale and Halstead-Reitan neuropsychological tests.

    Main Results:

    • No significant differences in verbal abilities were found between alcoholics and controls.
    • Younger alcoholics demonstrated significant improvement in neuropsychological tests upon retesting.
    • Older alcoholics showed more pronounced differences compared to control subjects.

    Conclusions:

    • Cognitive deficits associated with alcoholism may be reversible, particularly in younger individuals.
    • Previous studies might have underestimated the reversibility of alcoholic cognitive deficits by not accounting for age and time.
    • Older alcoholics may exhibit more persistent cognitive differences from non-alcoholics.

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