The A-OCDS predicts both craving and alcohol cue reactivity in adolescent alcoholics
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Data collected from a study are used to examine alcohol craving and cue reactivity in adolescents with alcohol dependence with the help of the Adolescent Obsessive Compulsive Drinking Scale (A-OCDS). Results support the validity of A-OCDS and suggest that it provides information about the severity of an adolescent's alcohol problem.
Publication Name: Addictive Behaviors
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0306-4603
Year: 2005
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Social support in alcohol dependence and social phobia: treatment comparisons
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Issues concerning the effect of social support networks on the recovery from alcoholism are examined. Conclusions indicate that of three treatment methods, cognitive-behavioral therapy and twelve step facilitation therapy may be more effective in increasing social support than motivational enhancement therapy.
Publication Name: Research on Social Work Practice
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1049-7315
Year: 2001
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Cognitive behavioral therapy delays relapse in female socially phobic alcoholics
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There is a positive match of socially phobic female alcoholics to cognitive behavioural therapy over traditional Alcoholics Anonymous-oriented therapy. Future research will aim to match psychotherapies to target specific psychiatric problems in alcoholics.
Publication Name: Addictive Behaviors
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0306-4603
Year: 2000
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