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Learning and Memory Performance After Withdrawal of Agent Abuse: A Review Publisher



Amin B1 ; Andalib S2 ; Vaseghi G3 ; Mesripour A4
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Source: Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Published:2016


Abstract

Context: Agent abuse is a dire predicament worldwide. Learning and memory deficits stemming from the withdrawal of such agents is an increasingly burning issue for researchers. Evidence Acquisition: The present review revisits the literature generated by far pertaining to the research on memory and cognition deficiencies after withdrawal of agent abuse and corresponding mechanisms. Results: Deficiency on spatial memory, episodic memory and working memory are common after withdrawal of agent abuse. Conclusions: The present review suggests that memory dysfunction may result from withdrawal of agent abuse. © 2016, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences.