After all is said and done, a lot more will have been said than done. ~Author Unknown
New animal studies suggest that memory and other cognitive problems experienced by cocaine-addicted people can result directly from the cocaine abuse in addition to preexisting traits or lifestyle factors.
“Our results clearly demonstrate the negative impact that even limited access to cocaine can have on cognitive function,” said senior author Charles W. Bradberry, Ph.D., of the University of Pittsburgh.
“These findings may lead to the development of therapies for cognitive impairments as a way to improve addiction treatment.”
Cocaine users display a range of cognitive deficits, including problems with decision-making, planning and memory. The greater these deficits, the more likely treatment will fail. The current finding is part of study of cognitive assessment in cocaine-exposed rhesus monkeys, which offer an ideal model for study because their brain structure and function are similar to that of humans.
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