The efficacy of electroencephalogram neurofeedback training in cognition, anxiety, and depression in alcohol dependence syndrome: A case study

• Main Authors: Tulika Ghosh, Masroor Jahan, Amool R Singh
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
• Series: Industrial Psychiatry Journal
• Subjects: Alcohol dependence syndrome; cognitive functions; electroencephalogram neurofeedback training
• Online Access: http://www.industrialpsychiatry.org/article.asp?issn=0972-6748;year=2014;volume=23;issue=2;spage=166;epage=170;aulast=Ghosh

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.