The effect of chronic alcoholic intoxication on the bioelectrical activity of the human brain

Results from examinations of 110 spirit-abused men are presented. Changes in the EEG are found indicating the formation of an excitation focus that affect the reticular formation and induces an increase of the ascending activating effects on the cortex. Degree of these changes correlates with heaviness of the alcoholic disease. Results from the research permit a conclusion on diagnostic valuableness of the EEG examination with an aminazine test in case of alcoholism.