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  • Predictors of Relapse in Alcoholism

    Predictors of relapse in 300 Brazilian alcoholic patients: a 6-month follow-up study. Three hundred alcoholic patients were interviewed at hospitalisation and again 3 and 6 months thereafter in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Assessment included mental disorders, a questionnaire focusing on patient relationship with Alcoholics Anonymous groups, and questions about participation in psychotherapy. An analysis was performed …∞

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    Experiences of Alcohol Dependence

    Despite the increasing incidence of alcohol misuse and the costs it incurs, British society continues to hold equivocal and ambiguous attitudes towards drinking, and understanding of the nature of alcohol dependence and related issues is limited. This qualitative study aimed to investigate the experiences of alcoholics to enhance understanding of the illness, identify key issues …∞

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    Survey finds that many recover from alcoholism

    More than one-third (35.9 percent) of U.S. adults with alcohol dependence (alcoholism) that began more than one year ago are now in full recovery, according to an article in the current issue of Addiction. The fully recovered individuals show symptoms of neither alcohol dependence nor alcohol abuse and either abstain or drink at levels below …∞

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    WHO Recommends AA

    Image via Wikipedia The World Health Organisation (WHO) has made the following recommendations for all health care workers who do not work as specialist alcohol and drug workers. Role of mutual help groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Should non-specialist health care providers refer alcohol dependent patients and their family members to mutual help groups …∞

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