AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR OF PERSONS WITH ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE IN THE CONTEXT OF PATHOLOGY CRITERIA IN ASSESSING THE BIOELECTRIC ACTIVITY OF THE BRAIN

Abstract

The aim of this work was to identify electrophysiological criteria for aggressive behavior in alcohol-dependent individuals. Materials and methods. A total of 134 male patients with alcohol dependence syndrome with documented episodes of heteroaggressive behavior in a state of alcoholic intoxication and with a criminal record were investigated. The patients underwent an EEG study, which included recording an EEG at rest and recording responses to standard functional loads. Results. Patients who had a criminal record in connection with heteroaggressive behavior required more time to process and evaluate information, and to make a decision about classifying the audible stimulus as significant. Conclusions. According to EEG data, patients with heteroaggressive behavior who had multiple (subgroup A) or single convictions (subgroup B) showed a statistically significant difference in hemispheric amplitude asymmetry. Patients who had a criminal record due to heteroaggressive behavior, according to KVP data, had a statistically significant lower volume of short-term and working memory compared to the control group.