Substance Induced Neurocognitive disorder
Neurocognitive Disorders
Neurocognitive Disorders develop much later than Intellectual disability and other learning disorders, which are believed to be present at birth. When the brain is damaged, the effects are irreversible, accumulating until learning, memory or consciousness are obviously impaired.
Neurocognitive disorder is a progressive and degenerative condition marked by gradual deterioration of a range of Cognitive abilities including memory, language, planning, organizing, sequencing and abstracting information.
Neurocognitive Disorders are further reviewed in two classes: Dilirium and Major or Mild Neurocognitive Disorder
About Substance Induced Neurocognitive disorder:
? Caused by brain damage due to prolonged drug use, especially in combination with poor diet, as in alcohol dependency; other substances may include inhalants, and the sedative, hypnotic and anxiolytic drugs.
? Treatment focuses on prevention.
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