The research literature on the impact of alcohol on the brain has seen a rapid expansion in recent years. Alcohol and the Adult Brain presents an up-to-date overview of some of the issues relevant to understanding and working with people with cognitive impairment as a result of chronic alcohol use.

One issue causing barriers to effective treatment and care is the stigma associated with alcohol dependence, resulting in the belief that difficulties associated with alcohol related brain damage (ARBD) are 'self-inflicted'. Cognitive changes resulting from...

This definitive volume provides an up-to-date comprehensive and concise analysis of the use of Errorless Learning (EL) principles in neuro-rehabilitation. It covers the historical foundations, current understanding of underlying mechanisms that support learning, and its use in memory and language rehabilitation as applied to particular populations across the age span. It addresses questions of efficacy through analysis of research comparing EL with other recognised learning methods and principles. This central EL resource will be invaluable for students in psychology, neuropsychology and...

This definitive volume provides an up-to-date comprehensive and concise analysis of the use of Errorless Learning (EL) principles in neuro-rehabilitation. It covers the historical foundations, current understanding of underlying mechanisms that support learning, and its use in memory and language rehabilitation as applied to particular populations across the age span. It addresses questions of efficacy through analysis of research comparing EL with other recognised learning methods and principles. This central EL resource will be invaluable for students in psychology, neuropsychology and...