Comorbidity of alcohol dependence with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and the role of executive dysfunctions
Journal Title: Journal of Neuroscience and Neurological Disorders - Year 2018, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: This study aims to retrospectively investigate the comorbidity of ADHD multiple symptoms (behavioral) with alcohol addiction in a sample of adult alcohol-dependent patients and to test their current attentional skills (behavioral and cognitive). Methods: Thirty-two adult alcohol-dependent patients were examined for ADHD using a semi-structured interview and the Mini Mental State Examination to evaluate attention and inhibition functions. Brown ADD Scales were used to specifically examine ADHD syndrome. Patients were compared with thirty matched control participants selected from healthy population in few measures of attentional control and working memory.
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G Tosi, I Giorgi, C Pistarini, E Fiabane, Palladino P
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