Effects of Alcohol on Cognitive Function. Lecture Summary
  1. Neurobehavioral Sequelae of Chronic Alcohol Misuse as seen in Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
      Epidemiology of Disorder
      Overview Neurobehavioral Aspects
      Focus on Cognitive and Psychological Testing. Myths and Realities
      Overview of Neurophysiological Aspects

  2. Neuroanatomical Findings. Difficulties in Distinguishing Other Disorders
      Prevention/Intervention/Long-term Prognosis

  3. Neurobehavioral Sequelae of the Subacute Alcohol Syndrome
      Clarify Definition and Provide Epidemiology of Syndrome
      Detail the Neurobehavioral Aspects

  4. Overview of the Neuropsychological Findings (Laboratory and Clinical Contrasts).
      Potential Neurobiological Interpretations
      Contrast with Potentially-Related Disorders and Confounds to Interpretation. Family History. Aging. Gender. Co-morbidity or Multiformity. Polysubstance Use/Abuse

  5. Neurophysiological Aspects
      Overview of Brain Electrophysiology (both EEG and ERP findings). Overview of Imaging Data. Contrast Neurophysiological and Neuropsychological Failures and Successes in Consensus

  6. Process of Recovery
      Overview of Pattern of Neurocognitive Recovery (dissociation between specific areas of measurement). Contrast Premorbid Differences with Alcohol Effects
      Challenges to Recovery: Relapse Predictors. Co-morbidity. Individual Difference Factors.