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Neuropsychology: Implications for the Treatment of Alcoholism
Author(s) -
CLIFFORD J. STEPHEN
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
journal of counseling and development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.805
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1556-6676
pISSN - 0748-9633
DOI - 10.1002/j.1556-6676.1986.tb01225.x
Subject(s) - neuropsychology , subspecialty , psychology , cognition , psychotherapist , neuropsychological testing , psychiatry , clinical psychology , cognitive neuropsychology
The author describes cognitive deficits that are attributable to alcoholism and discusses the prospect for recovery of these impaired skills. Rather than viewing neuropsychological testing simply as a diagnostic exercise, the author considers the potential treatment role of this psychological subspecialty and its implication for alcoholism counselors.