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Cognitive performance and liver function among recently abstinent alcohol abusers

Authors :
O'Mahony, John F.
Source :
Addictive Behaviors. Feb, 2005, Vol. 30 Issue 2, 369-374
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Cognitive performance and liver function among 85 abstinent alcohol-dependent persons were assessed by means of a neuropsychological examination and tests of liver function. Suggestions reveal that some of the enduring subtle cognitive impairments seen in sober alcohol-dependent persons might be a result of sub clinical liver dysfunction.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03064603
Volume :
30
Issue :
2
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Addictive Behaviors
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.133035317