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ea0029p1086 | Neuroendocrinology | ICEECE2012

Relationship between sex hormones, cognitive performance and substance use

Zilbermint M , Xu X. , Wisniewski A. , Selnes O. , Dobs A.

Hypogonadism is prevalent with opiate-like drug use and might be a factor in cognitive abnormalities. With the increasing substance use (SU) worldwide, it is critical to recognize its impact on cognition, which may decrease adherence to treatment and alter quality of life. We hypothesized that men with SU, by virtue of hypogonadism secondary to HIV and/or drug use, may demonstrate impaired cognitive function.We recruited men aged 18–50 from a low-in...