Effects of Alcohol on the Brain across the Lifespan Recent Advances from Preclinical and Clinical Studies

Master the Neuroscience of Alcohol: Understanding Effects Across the Lifespan

Explore the latest research in this essential volume that examines how alcohol interacts with the brain from prenatal development through aging. Combining preclinical and clinical insights, this advanced resource provides a deep understanding of how alcohol affects neural circuits and behavior at every life stage.

Key Features:

Developmental Impact from Fetal to Adolescent Brain:
Offers comprehensive coverage of prenatal exposure effects on microcircuitry, synaptic plasticity, and long-term neurobehavioral outcomes.

Critical Lifespan Perspective:
Tracks alcohol’s influence during adolescence, adulthood, and aging—highlighting changes in regions tied to memory, impulse control, executive function, neurodegeneration, and dementia risk.

State‑of‑the‑Art Preclinical and Clinical Data:
Draws on cutting-edge animal models and human studies to unravel cellular mechanisms and system‑level effects across developmental stages.

Expert International Contributions:
Written and edited by leading neuroscientists specializing in developmental neurobiology, neuropsychology, and translational studies.

Translational Relevance:
Supports evidence-based applications in prevention, public health policy, clinical intervention, and behavioral neuroscience research.

This volume is essential for neuroscientists, psychologists, clinicians, and public health researchers seeking to understand—or mitigate—the enduring effects of alcohol on brain development, cognition, and aging.