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What happens to drinking after therapeutic intervention?

Author: AmundsenA, DuckertF, JohnsenJ

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Overview

A study of 135 individuals with problem drinking compared the effectiveness of brief counseling and short-term group therapy. While the group therapy group showed a greater initial reduction in alcohol consumption, this effect was not maintained over time. After 21 months, there was no significant difference in alcohol consumption, liver enzyme levels (GGT), deaths, or hospitalizations between the two groups. Overall, the study found that both treatments resulted in a significant long-term reduction in alcohol consumption. After 21 months, half of the participants had reduced their alcohol consumption by more than 50%, with significant reductions in the frequency of drinking, heavy drinking episodes, and alcohol intake during moderate drinking weeks. However, there was little change in the amount consumed during heavy drinking episodes.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
Eighty-four men and 51 women who had been recruited to treatment through newspaper advertisements were matched pairwise and randomly assigned to either brief counselling or short-term group therapy. All participants were followed-up after 3, 9, 15 and 21 months by personal interviews and medical exa...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1360-0443.1992.tb01924.x

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Drinking Habits After Therapeutic Intervention: A Journey Through the Desert of Addiction

This study explores the long-term impact of therapeutic interventions on drinking habits. Researchers compared the effectiveness of brief counseling and short-term group therapy in reducing alcohol consumption, monitoring changes over a 21-month period.

Therapeutic Intervention: An Oasis in the Desert of Addiction

The study found that both brief counseling and short-term group therapy led to significant reductions in alcohol consumption, with the greatest initial reduction observed in the group therapy participants. However, the group therapy group experienced greater setbacks during the follow-up period. Despite these fluctuations, both groups maintained significant reductions in alcohol consumption at the 21-month mark. Think of it as finding a refreshing oasis in the vast desert of addiction, where the journey toward recovery might be challenging, but the rewards are worth the effort.

Managing Addiction: Finding Strength in the Desert

This research highlights the importance of long-term support and ongoing monitoring in the treatment of alcohol dependence. While therapeutic interventions can provide significant benefits, relapse is a common challenge. It's a reminder that the desert of addiction can be unforgiving, requiring ongoing support and resilience to maintain recovery.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This study provides valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of managing alcohol dependence. While therapeutic interventions offer a path toward recovery, it's a journey that requires ongoing commitment and support. Just as a caravan navigates the desert with careful planning and resilience, so too must individuals seeking recovery from addiction.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 1992-12-04
  2. Date Revised 2019-09-18
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

1330127

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1111/j.1360-0443.1992.tb01924.x

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