Cognitive functions of subjects with cocaine and crack dependency
disorder during early abstinence.
Cognitive functions of subjects with cocaine and crack
Abstract
INTRODUCTION:Cognitive effects caused by cocaine and crack consumption,
especially deficits in executive functions may increase the likelihood of
drug-seeking behaviour and interfere with the ability of users to assimilate
and participate in rehabilitation programs.
AIM:To determine in early abstinence the state of executive functions,
the impulsiveness and craving in cocaine and crack consumers.
SUBJECTS AND METHODS:This cross-sectional study functions, with a sample
of 60 male aged between 31.38 ± 7.26 years old, distributed in three groups:
inhaled cocaine users (CDP-I; n = 15), with 23.13 ± 7.2 age of onset of
consumption; crack cocaine users (CDP-C; n = 26), with 20.81 ± 4.21 age of
onset of consumption, and a control groups of no-addiction individuals (n =
19). Sociodemographic, clinical and cognitive assessments were applied.
RESULTS:The data showed that significant differences in socioeconomic
level score and impulsiveness. Consumer groups have with lower scores with
respect the control group. CDP-C group showed poor performances compared to the
CDP-I and control groups, in the Berg Test, Tower of London, numbers in the
direct order and subtraction. CDP-I group showed less score in planning compare
with the other two groups.
CONCLUSIONS:In early abstinence crack users manifest a greater number of
deficits, mainly in working memory, planning and cognitive flexibility.
Cognitive functions of subjects with cocaine and crack
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