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 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.
Beasley
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JD
Institute of Health Policy and Practice, Bard College Center, Amityville, New York 11701.
Grimson
R C
RC
Bicker
A A
AA
Closson
W J
WJ
Heusel
C A
CA
Faust
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D000328:Adult; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D015331:Cohort Studies; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008950:MMPI / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011379:Prognosis; D011594:Psychometrics; D012803:Sick Role; D012917:Social Adjustment; D016320:Substance Abuse Treatment Centers