Navigating Neuropsychology

124| The Neuropsychology of Addiction – A Conversation With Dr. Antonio Verdejo-Garcia

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Aug 1, 2023
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INSIGHT

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.
INSIGHT

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.
ADVICE

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.
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