title: Symptom reduction and sobriety in the male alcoholic.
abstract: The relationship between subjective symptom reduction and sobriety was studied for 82 male alcoholics who had completed an inpatient Alcoholic Rehabilitation Unit that included six or more biofeedback/relaxation sessions. Specific symptom relief for anxiety was significantly correlated with sobriety. In addition, the reduction of symptoms showed a positive trend with sobriety. The discussion focuses on the relationship of anxiety-related symptoms and alcohol abuse.
authors.affiliation: Veterans Administration Medical Center, Waco, Texas 76711.
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Denney
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Baugh
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000428:Alcohol Drinking; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D001676:Biofeedback, Psychology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012063:Relaxation; D013375:Substance Withdrawal Syndrome