BRAIN ATROPHY AND NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL IMPAIRMENT IN YOUNG ALCOHOLICS

A significant correlation between brain atrophy and impairment on neuropsychological testing in young alcoholics was found. Chronological age also correlated with brain atrophy, supporting the hypothesis that excessive drinking causes premature aging of the brain.

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  Rutgers University, New Brunswick

  Center of Alcohol Studies
  New Brunswick, NJ  United States  08903
• Authors:
  • Graff-Radford, N R
  • Heaton, R K
  • Earnest, M P
  • Rudikoff, J C
• Publication Date: 1982-9

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 859-868
• Serial:
  • Journal of Studies on Alcohol
  • Volume: 43
  • Issue Number: 9
  • Publisher: Rutgers University, New Brunswick
  • ISSN: 0096-882X

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alcoholism; Brain; Diseases and medical conditions; Neurology; Young adults
• Old TRIS Terms: Aging; Atrophy
• Subject Areas: Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00379018
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-034 277
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Oct 30 1983 12:00AM