TY - JOUR
T1 - "dose/duration effect" relationship between alcohol consumption and cerebral atrophy
T2 - A psychological and neuroradiological evaluation
AU - Teichman, Meir
AU - Richman, Steven
AU - Fine, Ericw
PY - 1987
Y1 - 1987
N2 - Abstract The purpose of this study was to assess the occurrence of brain atrophy in alcoholic patients as measured by two methods-psychological testing and CAT scanning. The study focused upon the relationships between gross cerebral atrophy and two variables which are considered to be major determinants in the development of brain damage. The variables are (1) the quantity-frequency of alcohol intake, and (2) the duration of problematic drinking. The results show that the degree of brain damage is related to the intensity of exposure to alcohol and clearly indicate that psychological testing is a reliable method for, at least, an initial diagnosis of or screening for alcohol-related cerebral atrophy.
AB - Abstract The purpose of this study was to assess the occurrence of brain atrophy in alcoholic patients as measured by two methods-psychological testing and CAT scanning. The study focused upon the relationships between gross cerebral atrophy and two variables which are considered to be major determinants in the development of brain damage. The variables are (1) the quantity-frequency of alcohol intake, and (2) the duration of problematic drinking. The results show that the degree of brain damage is related to the intensity of exposure to alcohol and clearly indicate that psychological testing is a reliable method for, at least, an initial diagnosis of or screening for alcohol-related cerebral atrophy.
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U2 - 10.3109/00952998709001519
DO - 10.3109/00952998709001519
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AN - SCOPUS:0023231246
SN - 0095-2990
VL - 13
SP - 357
EP - 363
JO - American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
JF - American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
IS - 3
ER -