Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor and Delayed Verbal Recall in Crack/Cocaine Dependents

Conclusion: Despite higher plasma BDNF levels, crack users exhibited memory impairments when compared to healthy women. Specifically, peripheral BDNF levels predicted better cognitive performance only within individuals who already had cognitive impairment.Eur Addict Res 2015;21:273-278
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