Abstract
A significant correlation between brain atrophy and impairment on neuropsychological testing in young alcoholics was found. Chronological age also correlated with brain atrophy, supporting the hypothesis that excessive drinking causes premature aging of the brain.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 859-868 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Journal of Studies on Alcohol |
Volume | 43 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1982 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine (miscellaneous)
- General Psychology