Symptom reduction and sobriety in the male alcoholic.
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.
Denney
M R
MR
Veterans Administration Medical Center, Waco, Texas 76711.
Baugh
J L
JL
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