Examining the Effects of Excessive Alcohol Use on Verbal Memory Processes in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment

Abstract

Background: Excessive alcohol use (EAU) is associated with cognitive impairment. Previously we have shown that older adults with EAU have higher rates of intrusions during verbal memory recall. Here, we further characterize the effects of alcohol on verbal memory processes by examining different types of intrusions during recall.

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