Cognitive effects of cocaine and polydrug abuse.

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One hundred and eighty-three participants were divided into three groups containing: 61 cocaine-dependent; 59 polydrug-dependent; and 63 normal subjects. All were evaluated using a basic neuropsychological assessment battery. The dependent groups exhibited significantly lower scores on short-term memory, attention, and concept formation tests. Performance on some subtests correlated negatively with the length of dependency and frequency of substance use. As compared with the control group, the dependent groups exhibited significant differences in the following personal and family areas: (a) depression and anxiety traits; (b) self-aggression and lack of fear in childhood; (c) family history of substance dependency; and (d) difficulties with interpersonal relationships. The operation of predisposing developmental factors for substance dependence is suggested.

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PUBLICATION TYPE: Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov

Journal: Journal of clinical and experimental neuropsycholo

VOLUME: 18

Page Numbers: 122-35

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ISSN: 1380-3395

DAY: 14

MONTH: Feb

YEAR: 1996

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LANGUAGE: eng

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KEYWORDS: Substance-Related Disorders

MESH TERMS: psychology

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Substance Name: Cocaine

Registry Number: 50-36-2

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AFFILIATION: Fundacion Universitaria, Konrad Lorenz, Bogotá, Colombia.

Country: NETHERLANDS

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MEDLINETA: J Clin Exp Neuropsychol

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