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The burden of cyclothymia on alcohol dependence.
- Source :
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Journal of Affective Disorders . Dec2013, Vol. 151 Issue 3, p1090-1096. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Abstract: Background: The relationship between cyclothymic temperament and alcoholism remains insufficiently explored. Methods: A sample of 125 alcohol-dependent patients diagnosed according to DSM-IV-TR criteria (APA, 2000) was recruited from a clinical setting. Cyclothymic temperament was diagnosed according to the Portuguese version of the Akiskal and Akiskal (2005) temperament scale. Results: Alcohol dependent patients who score positive (above mean) for CT present to some extent a more severe profile of alcohol-related problems. Limitations: Correlational study Conclusions: CT traits in alcohol dependents seems to influence whether subjects engage earlier in pathological alcohol use and present particular alcohol-related problems, in particular Cloninger type II alcoholism phenotype. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01650327
- Volume :
- 151
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Affective Disorders
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 91599896
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2013.09.002