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The repeatable battery for the assessment of neuropsychological status (RBANS) and substance use disorders: a systematic review

Scientific article

10 March 2025

Background Cognitive deficits are common in patients with substance use disorder (SUD) and can impact treatment outcomes. The Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status (RBANS) is a widely used tool that could help...

The Brain’s Role in Drug Addiction

Scientific article

7 August 2017

Latest research suggests that the impairment of the lateral habenula (LB) – the region of the brain known to register negative experiences – can contribute to the development of drug addiction. The study, conducted on laboratory rats by...

The Effects of Psychoactive Substances on Driving

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9 May 2017

The Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA) has released a new report detailing possible effects of psychoactive prescription drugs while driving. The study was carried out with the effort to inform policy decisions aimed at reducing the...