Alcoholism's short-term effects on memory functioning are harmful
April 16, 2012
Alcoholism can disrupt memory functioning prior to later-stage Korsakoff's syndrome.
A new study has examined associative memory, used in remembering face-name associations, in alcoholics.
Findings indicate that impaired learning abilities are predominantly associated with cerebellar brain volumes.
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