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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