The Effects of Cerebral Electrotherapy on Short-Term Memory Impairment in Alcoholic Patients

Abstract

Two hundred twenty-seven male alcoholism patients were placed into four therapy and one control groups. The therapy groups received cerebral electrotherapy (Cet) for 40 minutes a day, Monday through Friday, for 3 weeks. Groups I and II assisted the therapist in setting the current to just below sensation threshold. Group I via headbands (X = 0.40 mA) and Group II via ear stethoscopes (X = 0.21 mA). Two other groups received 0.10 and 0.20 mA respectively via ear stethoscope electrodes. It was found that Cet significantly reduced brain dysfunction in all treatment groups when compared with controls as measured by the Benton Visual Retention Test.