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Differences between alcoholics who complete or withdraw from treatment
Journal of Studies on Alcohol
|November 1, 1976
Summary
Alcoholics who completed treatment showed different personality traits and attitudes toward drinking compared to those who withdrew. These findings highlight factors influencing treatment completion in alcoholism recovery.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Addiction Medicine
Background:
- Alcoholism is a complex condition with varying treatment outcomes.
- Understanding predictors of treatment completion is crucial for improving patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate psychological and attitudinal differences between alcohol-dependent individuals who completed versus withdrew from inpatient treatment.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) Lie scale.
- Administered the Marlowe-Crowne Social Desirability Scale.
- Assessed the number of favorable attitudes toward drinking.
Main Results:
- Significant differences were observed in MMPI Lie scale scores between completers and withdrawers.
- Marlowe-Crowne Social Desirability Scale scores also differed significantly.
- The number of favorable attitudes toward drinking varied significantly between the two groups.
Conclusions:
- Personality characteristics, social desirability, and attitudes toward alcohol consumption are associated with treatment completion in alcoholics.
- These factors may serve as potential indicators for identifying individuals at risk of withdrawing from treatment.