Brain imaging technology has allowed researchers to conduct rigorous studies of the
dynamic course of alcoholism through periods of drinking, sobriety, and relapse and to gain …

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 …

The purpose of this article is to improve recognition and treatment of Wernicke-Korsakoff
syndrome. It is well known that Korsakoff syndrome is a chronic amnesia resulting from …

The thalamus, a relay organ consisting of several nuclei, is shared between the
frontocerebellar circuit and the Papez circuit, both particularly affected in alcohol use …

This article provides an overview of recent advances in understanding the effects of alcohol
use disorders (AUD) on the brain from the perspective of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) …

The most recent theories of emotions have postulated that their expression and recognition
depend on acquired conceptual knowledge. In other words, the conceptual knowledge …

Introduction: Besides the commonly described gray matter (GM) deficits, there is growing
evidence of significant white matter (WM) alterations in patients with alcohol use disorder …

A current survey and synthesis of the most important findings in our understanding of the
neurobiological mechanisms of addiction is detailed in our Neurobiology of Addiction series …

Background. Cognitive dysfunction is a common feature in alcohol use disorders. Its
persistence following alcohol detoxification may impair quality of life and increase the risk of …

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 …