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________ involves the loss of intellectual abilities, including memory, abstract thinking, judgment, and problem solving, and is often accompanied by personality changes such as increased paranoia.

A) Wernicke's encephalopathy
B) Korsakoff's syndrome
C) Reward deficiency syndrome
D) Substance-induced dementia

Reward Deficiency Syndrome

A theory proposing that individuals with certain genetic backgrounds have deficiencies in the pleasure centers of the brain.

Substance-Induced Dementia

Cognitive impairment and memory issues directly attributable to the prolonged use of psychoactive substances, including drugs and alcohol.

Korsakoff's Syndrome

A chronic memory disorder typically associated with heavy alcohol consumption over a long period, characterized by short-term memory loss, "making up" stories (confabulation), and apathy.

  • Understand various substance-induced health conditions and disorders.
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Bianca CastilloNov 26, 2024
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