Disrupted topological organization of the motor execution network in alcohol dependence

Alcohol dependence (AD) is a chronic relapsing mental disorder, characterized by a maladaptive pattern of excessive and continued alcohol use despite social, interpersonal and health negative consequences (American  Psychiatric Association, 2013). Converging evidence points towards a definite association between alcohol consumption and motor impairments. For instance, previous behavioral studies have found that alcohol-dependent individuals perform worse than healthy controls in tasks assessing fine motor fu nctioning (De Wilde et al., 2007).
Source: Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Source Type: research