Follow-up of a cohort of alcoholic patients through 12 months of comprehensive biobehavioral treatment

One hundred and eleven socially stable alcoholic patients were subjected to a comprehensive diagnostic and treatment protocol based on a biobehavioral model of alcoholism. Physical pathology, malnutrition, and toxicity were prevalent throughout the sample. After a period of inpatient care, subjects...

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Published in:	Journal of substance abuse treatment Vol. 8; no. 3; p. 133
Main Authors:	Beasley, J D, Grimson, R C, Bicker, A A, Closson, W J, Heusel, C A, Faust, F I
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 1991
Subjects:	Adult Alcoholism - psychology Alcoholism - rehabilitation Behavior Therapy - methods Cohort Studies Combined Modality Therapy Female Humans Male Middle Aged MMPI - statistics & numerical data Patient Care Team Prognosis Psychometrics Sick Role Social Adjustment Substance Abuse Treatment Centers
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Summary:	One hundred and eleven socially stable alcoholic patients were subjected to a comprehensive diagnostic and treatment protocol based on a biobehavioral model of alcoholism. Physical pathology, malnutrition, and toxicity were prevalent throughout the sample. After a period of inpatient care, subjects were treated for a period of 12 months with a combination of medical, nutritional, behavioral, and psychological support and care. At the end of the study period, 91 subjects (81.9%) remained in treatment contact. Sixty seven subjects (60.4%) were abstinent and physically stable at the 12-month date. Elevations of three scales of the MMPI were significantly predictive of treatment outcome.
ISSN:	0740-5472
DOI:	10.1016/0740-5472(91)90004-T