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The A-OCDS predicts both craving and alcohol cue reactivity in adolescent alcoholics

Article Abstract:

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.

Health Care and Social Assistance, HEALTH SERVICES, Labor Distribution by Employer, Health Statistics, Statistics, Alcohol and youth, Juvenile drinking, Medical statistics

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Social support in alcohol dependence and social phobia: treatment comparisons

Article Abstract:

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.

Health aspects, Care and treatment, Statistical Data Included, Alcoholism treatment, Social networks

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Cognitive behavioral therapy delays relapse in female socially phobic alcoholics

Article Abstract:

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.

Psychological aspects

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