| Abstract: | Reviews the book, Neuropsychology of alcoholism: Implications for diagnosis and treatment edited by Oscar A. Parsons, Nelson Butters, and Peter E. Nathan (see record 1987-98184-000). This book is an important work because it organizes empirical findings and presents theoretical and research issues in the rapidly expanding area of neuropsychological evaluation and recovery in alcoholic populations. This up-to-date, comprehensive overview includes chapters written by internationally recognized experts in the areas of structural changes in the brain accompanying alcohol abuse, neuropsychological deficits associated with alcoholism, recovery of functions with continued abstinence, and remediation efforts with alcoholics. The book is divided into four sections: Changes in Brain Structure and Function in Alcoholics, Neuropsychological Consequences of Alcohol Abuse, Recovery and Remediation of Neuropsychological Functions, and Implications for Treatment and Future Research Directions. Overall, this is an excellent reference book and is thought-provoking in its presentation of research ideas. This is an important work every researcher in this area should examine. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
