Structural and functional neuroimaging findings in substance-related disorders

Authors
Netrakom, P Krasuski, JS Miller, NS O'Tuama, LA
Citation
P. Netrakom et al., Structural and functional neuroimaging findings in substance-related disorders, PSYCH CL N, 22(2), 1999, pp. 313
Citations number
69
Categorie Soggetti
Psychiatry
Journal title
PSYCHIATRIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
ISSN journal
0193953X → ACNP
Volume
22
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Database
ISI
SICI code
0193-953X(199906)22:2<313:SAFNFI>2.0.ZU;2-S
Abstract
Structural and functional neuroimaging for patients with substance-related disorders has had a dramatic impact on clinical medicine and research. This article reviews the findings of structural and functional neuroimaging stu dies related to alcohol and cocaine use and dependence. Issues relevant to clinical understanding and applications of neuroimaging are discussed, and current views of the underlying neurologic changes associated with acute an d long-term substance consumption are highlighted.