{"title":"Series: Current Issues in Neuropsychology","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eCurrent Issues in Neuropsychology\u003c\/em\u003e series offers insightful explorations into the complexities of the human mind and behaviour. Rooted in philosophy and psychology, these works delve into contemporary debates and emerging research, providing thoughtful perspectives for readers intrigued by cognitive science and mental processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlending rigorous analysis with accessible writing, this collection appeals to both specialists and curious minds alike. Whether examining theoretical frameworks or real-world applications, the series invites reflection on how neuropsychological insights shape our understanding of human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"alcohol-and-the-adult-brain-9781848723085","title":"Alcohol and the Adult Brain","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe research literature on the impact of alcohol on the brain has seen a rapid expansion in recent years. \u003ci\u003eAlcohol and the Adult Brain\u003c\/i\u003e presents an up-to-date overview of some of the issues relevant to understanding and working with people with cognitive impairment as a result of chronic alcohol use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne issue causing barriers to effective treatment and care is the stigma associated with alcohol dependence, resulting in the belief that difficulties associated with alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD) are ‘self-inflicted’. Cognitive changes resulting from alcohol excess and poor nutrition can directly affect an individual’s ability to motivate themselves, make decisions, and make the informed choices that underlie behaviour change. Attitudes held by professionals, reinforced by societal norms, that a person is ‘choosing to drink’ and ‘not motivated to engage with treatment’, in combination with the often subtle cognitive deficits associated with ARBD, can result in a lack of timely intervention, with enormous personal, social, and economic cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe chapters in this book set ARBD in a social and cultural context, provide discussion of the difficulties in definition and diagnosis, and outline the structural brain changes and neuropsychological deficits associated with chronic alcohol use. 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