Impairment of the orbitofrontal cortex in men alcohol users
Abstract
The orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) is a crucial region of the human brain that plays a critical role in decision-making, impulse control, and emotional regulation. Excessive and chronic alcohol consumption has been associated with various effects on this brain region, which is why the effects shown in the OFC due to alcohol consumption have been determined. This research has been carried out with the study of 20 men with a diagnosis of chronic alcoholism whose ages range between 23 to 70 years of age, was used as a measurement instrument in Banfe2 seeking to evaluate the performance of the skills that are included in the Executive Functions through 15 processes grouped in three specific areas: Medial orbit , Anterior Prefrontal and Dorsolateral. The results show significant alterations in the aforementioned areas which deteriorate the quality of life of the study population.
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