Alcoholism treatment outcome studies, 1980-1992: the nature of the research

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Analysis of alcoholism treatment studies conducted between 1980 and 1992 shows that almost half of them are single-group studies. Single-group studies are based on general treatment of inpatients while multiple-group studies are based on cognitive-behavioral and psychotherapeutic interventions. Researchers and patients in the studies are generally male. Most studies fail to provide information about patients and treatments, and lack control groups. Outcomes other than drinking are rarely studied.

Care and treatment, Medical research, Alcoholism treatment

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Two pathways out of drinking problems without professional treatment

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A three-year study examined the efficacy of professional treatment among 135 problem drinking individuals who had never received professional treatment. Around 48% of the individuals became moderate drinkers or achieved abstinence after treatment.Those who became abstinent believed that drinking was a serious problem were of low socioeconomic status. The moderate drinkers were from higher socioeconomic backgrounds and were more likely to continue to have drinking problems.

Evaluation, Demographic aspects, Drinking behavior, Alcoholism counseling

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Predictors of 5-year mortality following inpatient/residential group treatment for substance use disorders

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The prevalence and predictors of 5-year mortality following treatment for substance use disorders are examined. The predictors were assessed at baseline, at discharge, and at a 1-year follow-up for 3698 male veterans, and included demographic, substance use, medical, and psychological functioning, social support, and continuing care.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Labor Distribution by Employer, Forecasts and trends, Mortality, Statistics, Market trend/market analysis, Drug abuse

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