Updating of working memory in ecstasy polydrug users: Findings from fNIRS

DiscussionThe lack of a behavioural difference on both tasks but presence of blood oxygenation and deoxygenation changes in letter updating provides support for the notion that ecstasy‐polydrug users are investing more effort to achieve the same behavioural output. Total lifetime dose was high, and recency of use was significantly related to most changes, suggesting that heavy and recent use may be particularly detrimental.
Source: Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: SPECIAL ISSUE ON NOVEL PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCES Source Type: research