Differences in impulsivity and sensation seeking between early- and late-onset alcoholics

Article Abstract:

Research on early-onset and late-onset alcohol abuse patients is presented. Early-onset patients exhibited higher symptom severity, along with higher levels of aggression, sensation seeking, and impulsivity. Impulsivity was also linked to cigarette smoking; support for screening for impulsive traits in alcohol abuse patients is recommended.

Health aspects, Physiological aspects

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Course of functioning 1 year following admission for treatment of alcohol use disorders

Article Abstract:

A study that was carried out to replicate many major findings of Connors and others with a larger sample and the use of more reliable statistical methods is described. The importance of coping behaviors in the prediction of drinking outcomes was reaffirmed.

United States, Care and treatment, Alcohol-related disorders

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A randomized trial of early warning signs relapse prevention training in the treatment of alcohol dependence

Article Abstract:

A pragmatic randomized trial examined the effects of Early Warning Signs Relapse Prevention Training (EWSRPT) on drinking in alcohol dependent persons with history of relapse. The results of this study justify the use of EWSRPT of serving similar patients.

Behavior

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