The long-term neurocognitive consequences of prenatal alcohol exposure: a 14-year study

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An overview of neurobehavioral, growth and morphological results from long-term follow-up of a birth cohort of 500 from a population-based study was presented. The review focused on the long-term neurocognitive consequences of prenatal alcohol exposure. Problems associated with antisocial and delinquent behaviors, and classroom learning and behaviors were examined. The results showed that continuing research in behavioral and neurobehavioral teratology promotes critical opportunities for the neurosciences and for enhancing the health of future generations.

Research, Prenatal influences

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Mothers' alcohol consumption during pregnancy: effects on spatial-visual reasoning in 14-year-old children

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Moderate amounts of alcohol ingestion during pregnancy affect the manner in which their teenage children respond to a spatial-visual reasoning task. Specifically, the greater their mothers' alcohol consumption during pregnancy, the faster and less accurate the response of their children 15 years later. The decline in visual-spatial reasoning was also found to be linked to a tendency toward impulsivity.

Physiological aspects, Pregnant women, Pregnancy, Alcohol use, Children of alcoholics, Alcoholism in pregnancy

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Neurocognitive performance in alcoholics: is polysubstance abuse important?

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An overview of neurocognitive changes related to substance abuse and different theoretical frameworks was presented. Cognitive function was evaluated among alcoholic subtypes, determined by patterns of other drug use. Results indicated significant variations in neurocognitive function among the subtypes. Findings also showed that recovery of function is an important area for additional study.

Analysis, Substance abuse, Personality disorders

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