The efficacy of electroencephalogram neurofeedback training in cognition, anxiety, and depression in alcohol dependence syndrome: A case study
Electroencephalogram (EEG) neurofeedback′s efficacy in reducing the symptoms of patients with alcohol dependence syndrome is well-documented in previous literature. Here, a case is being described who presented with alcohol dependence syndrome was given EEG neurofeedback training. After 10 sessions...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2014-01-01
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Series: | Industrial Psychiatry Journal |
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Online Access: | http://www.industrialpsychiatry.org/article.asp?issn=0972-6748;year=2014;volume=23;issue=2;spage=166;epage=170;aulast=Ghosh |
Summary: | Electroencephalogram (EEG) neurofeedback′s efficacy in reducing the symptoms of patients with alcohol dependence syndrome is well-documented in previous literature. Here, a case is being described who presented with alcohol dependence syndrome was given EEG neurofeedback training. After 10 sessions of EEG neurofeedback training program, a significant reduction was found in the cognitive deficits, anxiety, and depression of the patient. Furthermore, noticeable improvement was found in his memory and neurological functioning. He also showed a significant reduction in his alcohol intake on follow-up. |
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ISSN: | 0972-6748 |