Cognitive Training in Inpatient Treatment for Substance Use Disorders

Cognitive Training in Inpatient Treatment for Substance Use Disorders

This study examines whether computer tasks can improve memory and other cognitive functions among patients receiving inpatient treatment for substance use disorders.

Participants will complete cognitive training sessions on a regular basis during inpatient treatment. Alternate versions of the computer tasks will be compared in a randomized design. Primary and secondary outcomes will consist of changes in cognitive performance before and after the training period.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Participants must be patients registered for inpatient treatment at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
• Age 18-60
• Fluency in English
• Able to attend scheduled training sessions
• Comfortable using a computer and mouse

Exclusion Criteria:

• Severe cognitive impairment
• Current or past psychosis or diagnosis of schizophrenia
• Photosensitive epilepsy or history of seizures triggered by light
• Legal mandate to attend treatment