Cognition is an important factor that affects daily functioning and quality of life. Impairment in
cognitive function is a common symptom present in various psychological disorders, which …

Although there is general consensus that altered brain structure and function underpins
addictive disorders, clinicians working in addiction treatment rarely incorporate …

Substance use disorders are associated with diverse neuropsychological impairments, with
deficits in memory and executive functioning commonly observed. Cognitive remediation …

Drug addiction is a chronic and relapsing disorder in which repeated drug exposure
compromises brain neuroplasticity. Brain areas normally involved in learning and goal …

Any type of behavioral change is an effortful process. Thus, the process of behavioral
therapy, where clients seek to change maladaptive behavioral patterns, requires high‐level …

Highlights•Neurocognitive impairment and cognitive biases are common in
addictions.•Cognitive deficits show at least partial recover with abstinence.•Neuroimaging …

Objective: Cognitive training is an effective means of improving performance in a range of
populations. Whether it may serve to facilitate cognitive recovery and longer-term outcomes …

Background: Cerebral neuroplasticity is compromised due to substance abuse. There is
damage to neuronal areas that are involved in memory and executive functioning …

Many patients with substance use disorders (SUDs) present cognitive deficits, which are
associated with clinical outcomes. Neuropsychological remediation might help rehabilitate …

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 …