Modulating effect of alcohol use on cocaine use

Article Abstract:

Alcohol may be used by cocaine/crack users to attenuate negative effects of cocaine. Cocaine/alcohol users were interviewed and a path analysis model tested hypotheses about the possible modulating effects of alcohol use on cocaine use. Around 60% reported using alcohol often to ameliorate the discomfort linked to reducing or ceasing cocaine/crack use.

Research, Usage, Alcohol, Ethanol, Compulsive behavior, Cocaine abuse

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A latent variable analysis of coexisting emotional deficits in substance abusers: alexithymia, hostility, and PTSD

Article Abstract:

It has been possible to identify a link across latent variables reflecting Bottled-Up Emotions, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Hostility symptoms in substance abusers that did not depend on the substance abused. Psychosocial problems in substance abusers seem to result from the multiplicity of emotional deficits.

Substance abuse, Alcoholics

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Role of self-help processes in achieving abstinence among dually diagnosed persons

Article Abstract:

A study to examine three hypothesized active ingredients of self-help (reciprocal-learning, helper-therapy and emotional-support processes) associated with alcohol/drug abstinence was conducted. Results indicated significant recovery by members of dual-focus groups due to the self-help process.

United States, Drug Addicts, Care and treatment, Self-help techniques, Self help techniques

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