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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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  1. 1. Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, School of Medicine, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Neurosurgery, Poursina Hospital, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
  3. 3. Applied Physiology Research Center, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

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.
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