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[Dependence and obsession].

T Nakazawa1

  • 1Hasegawa Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.

Nihon Arukoru Yakubutsu Igakkai Zasshi = Japanese Journal of Alcohol Studies & Drug Dependence
|April 16, 1999
PubMed
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Alcoholism and obsession share deep connections, with long-term abstinent alcoholics exhibiting higher obsessive-compulsive symptoms. This review explores the spectrum of obsession and its link to impulsive behaviors like alcoholism.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Psychiatry
  • Behavioral Science

Context:

  • Alcoholism is characterized by an intense urge to drink and relapse, often linked to obsessive thoughts.
  • Individuals with long-term abstinence from alcoholism still show elevated obsessive-compulsive symptoms compared to depression or interpersonal sensitivity.

Purpose:

  • To review the complex relationship between alcoholism and obsession.
  • To explore the impulsive-compulsive spectrum and its relevance to alcoholism.
  • To discuss biological approaches and the spectrum of obsession in alcoholics.

Summary:

  • Obsession, a concept studied since 1915, can lead to exhaustion, suspicion, and impulsive acts, mirroring behaviors seen in alcoholism.
  • The impulsive-compulsive spectrum encompasses disorders ranging from compulsive (e.g., OCD) to impulsive (e.g., borderline personality disorder), with alcoholism falling into a mixed category.

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  • Neuroimaging studies show decreased regional cerebral blood flow in the frontal lobe and thalamus of alcoholics without Korsakoff syndrome, suggesting neurological underpinnings.

    • Impact:

    • This review provides a comprehensive overview of alcoholism and obsession, integrating behavioral and biological perspectives.
    • Understanding the spectrum of obsession can inform treatment strategies for alcoholism and related disorders.
    • The findings highlight the need for further research into the neurobiological mechanisms underlying the link between obsession and alcoholism.