Substance use and memory impairments: a multidimensional review on neurological and cognitive effects

Authors : Gün Pakyürek

Pages : 159-166

Doi:10.47582/jompac.1617224

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Publication Date : 2025-03-23

Article Type : Review Paper

Abstract :This study aimed to examine the relationship between substance use and memory disorders. This study also analyzed the biological effects of drug use on the brain and investigated the mechanisms by which these effects lead to impairment of memory function. Furthermore, the impact of various elements, including substance abuse, mental health conditions, hereditary susceptibility, and chronological age, was assessed. Substance use negatively affects memory and learning processes by causing functional impairments in critical regions such as the hippocampus and frontal lobe. Different substances cause specific damage to the memory. This review highlights how substance use can lead to permanent neurocognitive impairment, with effects varying according to substance type, duration of use, and individual factors. This underscores the importance of early intervention and preventive strategies. Multidisciplinary approaches are important in the prevention and management of these effects.
Keywords : Madde bağımlılığı, bilişsel etkiler., bellek bozuklukları

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