The Association between Alcohol Dependence and Depression before and after Treatment for Alcohol Dependence
Joint Authors
Obot, Isodore S.
Khasakhala, Lincoln I.
Kamau, Judy
Bagaka, Betty M.
Ndetei, David M.
Kuria, Mary W.
Mbugua, Margaret Njeri
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-01-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The presence of depression in alcohol-dependent persons is likely to influence treatment process and outcomes.
Identification of depression is important though not every depressed alcohol-dependent person requires treatment with antidepressants.
Understanding the association between depression and alcohol dependence is essential for proper management of alcohol dependence.
Objectives.
To determine the prevalence of depression among alcohol-dependent persons before and after alcohol detoxification and rehabilitation.
Design.
Clinical trial with pre-/postmeasurements.
Method.
The CIDI and WHO-ASSIST were administered to 188 alcohol-dependent persons at intake and after six months.
A researcher-designed sociodemographic questionnaire was also administered at intake.
Results.
The prevalence of depression among alcohol-dependent persons is high (63.8%) with a significant association between depression and the mean AUDIT score.
At posttest, depressed participants had a statistically significant craving for alcohol.
Conclusion.
Alcohol dependence is associated with major depression.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kuria, Mary W.& Ndetei, David M.& Obot, Isodore S.& Khasakhala, Lincoln I.& Bagaka, Betty M.& Mbugua, Margaret Njeri…[et al.]. 2012. The Association between Alcohol Dependence and Depression before and after Treatment for Alcohol Dependence. ISRN Psychiatry،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-475138
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kuria, Mary W.…[et al.]. The Association between Alcohol Dependence and Depression before and after Treatment for Alcohol Dependence. ISRN Psychiatry No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-475138
American Medical Association (AMA)
Kuria, Mary W.& Ndetei, David M.& Obot, Isodore S.& Khasakhala, Lincoln I.& Bagaka, Betty M.& Mbugua, Margaret Njeri…[et al.]. The Association between Alcohol Dependence and Depression before and after Treatment for Alcohol Dependence. ISRN Psychiatry. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-475138
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-475138
