Study of various Psychiatric comorbidity in Alcohol Dependent Males in Tertiary Centre.

Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2019, Vol 18, Issue 2

Abstract

Background: Alcoholics have been associated with various Psychiatric comorbid disorderwhichhave a poorer prognosis and affects treatment outcome as well Aim: To study the various Psychiatric comorbidity in alcohol-dependent males in a Tertiary centre. Methods:100 cases and 100 controls were included. A Standard proforma to record socio-demographic factors and detail ofalcohol abuse like frequency, intake, amount history. Was taken.Statisticalanalysis was done using the latest SPSS version. Results: The prevalence rate of psychiatric co-morbidity in alcohol-dependent subjects and controls was found to be 74% and 26%, respectively. The common ones were Depression, Panic disorder, GAD, Social phobia and Somatoform disorder. Statistical significance was found in the prevalence of disorders among cases and controls. Conclusion:Psychiatric Comorbidity more in Alcohol dependents. ActivePsychosocial intervention have role for better prevention, management and alcohol dependence outcomes.

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Dr Prerak kumar, Dr Shubhangi Singh, Dr Manju Bhaskar, Dr Vikas Gaur

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  • EP ID EP467769
  • DOI 10.9790/0853-1802160508.
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Dr Prerak kumar, Dr Shubhangi Singh, Dr Manju Bhaskar, Dr Vikas Gaur (2019). Study of various Psychiatric comorbidity in Alcohol Dependent Males in Tertiary Centre.. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS), 18(2), 5-8. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-467769