The function of the human mediodorsal thalamic nucleus (MD) has so far eluded a clear
definition in terms of specific cognitive processes and tasks. Although it was at first proposed …

Trends towards dimensional approaches in understanding psychiatric disorders may also
be applied to addictive disorders. Advances in our understanding of the neurobiology of …

Polysubstance use is a growing public health concern that has been associated with poor
clinical outcomes. Compared to single-drug users, this population suffers greater deficits in …

Purpose Cognitive impairment is common among patients with alcohol use disorder (AUD).
However, neuropsychological assessment is not usually included as routine practice in …

Variations in pattern and extent of cognitive and motor impairment occur in alcoholism
(ALC). Causes of such heterogeneity are elusive and inconsistently accounted for by …

This chapter offers a review and synthesis of evidence on alcohol-related brain damage and
cognitive impairments. Patients with alcohol use disorder present deficits of attention …

In alcohol use disorder, drinking cessation is frequently associated with an alcohol
withdrawal syndrome. Early in abstinence (within the first 2 months after drinking cessation) …

Cognitive and brain alterations are common in alcohol use disorder and vary importantly
from one patient to another. Sleep disturbances are also very frequent in these patients and …

Brain abnormalities observed in alcohol use disorder are highly heterogeneous in nature
and severity, possibly because chronic alcohol consumption also affects peripheral organs …

Background Neuropsychological impairments found in recently detoxified patients with
alcohol use disorder (AUD) can limit the benefit of psychosocial treatments and increase the …