The Comparison of the Executive-Neurological Functions of the Narcotic Addicted and Normal Adults

The Comparison of the Executive-Neurological Functions of the Narcotic Addicted and Normal Adults

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Aim: The purpose of present research was the comparison of executive-neurological functions of narcotics addicted Day Cream and normal adults.Method: In this causal-comparative study 38 narcotics addicted person selected of two addiction treatment clinics in Tehran, and 38 normal persons selected through available sampling.The both groups assessed by neuropsychological tests namely: the Wisconsin classification cards.Results: The analysis of data indicated the significant difference on executive functions of addicted and normal groups.That is addicted group were poorer than normal group on executive Bike Parts - Pedals - Clipless functions.

Conclusion: The findings of present research showed the addicts have weaker executive functions than the normal persons.In other words, the addicts showed impairments on cognitive flexibility and formation of change concepts.