Analysis of the results of the study in opiate users before and after cognitive training

The results of the study of opiate users' memory and attention peculiarities are presented in the article. By the use of techniques aimed at assessment of memory and attention, the impairment in mechanical (immediate short-term) memory, long-term memory, semantic memory as well as impairment in distribution and range of attention in these individuals are revealed. The author developed and conducted the cognitive training aimed at correction of mentioned changes by the use of mnemonic techniques and exercises. The results of the experiment study are presented in the article.