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Neuroimaging in Alcohol and Drug Dependence.

Authors :
Niciu MJ
Mason GF
Source :
Current behavioral neuroscience reports [Curr Behav Neurosci Rep] 2014 Mar 01; Vol. 1 (1), pp. 45-54.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Neuroimaging, including PET, MRI, and MRS, is a powerful approach to the study of brain function. This article reviews neuroimaging findings related to alcohol and other drugs of abuse that have been published since 2011. Uses of neuroimaging are to characterize patients to determine who will fare better in treatment and to investigate the reasons underlying the effect on outcomes. Neuroimaging is also used to characterize the acute and chronic effects of substances on the brain and how those effects are related to dependence, relapse, and other drug effects. The data can be used to provide encouraging information for patients, as several studies have shown that long-term abstinence is associated with at least partial normalization of neurological abnormalities.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2196-2979
Volume :
1
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Current behavioral neuroscience reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
24678450
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40473-013-0005-7