
Navigating Neuropsychology 124| The Neuropsychology of Addiction – A Conversation With Dr. Antonio Verdejo-Garcia
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Aug 1, 2023 AI Snips
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When Behaviors Qualify As Addictions
- Gambling and some digital behaviors show shared neurobiology with substance addictions, but criteria must avoid over-pathologizing.
- Use evidence of shared etiology and treatment utility to decide classification.
Substance-Specific Cognitive Profiles
- Different substances produce distinct cognitive profiles: alcohol broad deficits, stimulants affect executive and social cognition, cannabis impacts episodic memory.
- Recovery timing varies by drug and may take days to years depending on substance.
Use Neuropsych For Triage And Planning
- Use neuropsychological assessment to triage patients and personalize treatment intensity.
- Assess executive functions and decision-making to predict prognosis and need for residential care.
