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PTSD and alcoholism.

V Gruden1, V Gruden, Z Gruden

  • 1Psychological Medicine Clinic, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia.

Collegium Antropologicum
|January 26, 2000
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is linked to increased alcohol consumption, with over half of sufferers drinking during wartime. This self-medicating behavior worsens quality of life for patients and their families.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Addiction Medicine

Background:

  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is characterized by symptom development following a distressing event.
  • Alcoholism is frequently observed in PTSD patients, often as a maladaptive coping mechanism.
  • Pre-existing alcohol use can precede or exacerbate PTSD symptoms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between PTSD and alcohol consumption patterns.
  • To understand the impact of PTSD-related alcoholism on patients and their families.
  • To examine the challenges in treating co-occurring PTSD and alcoholism.

Main Methods:

  • Survey and analysis of PTSD patient self-reported alcohol consumption.
  • Qualitative assessment of the impact of alcoholism on family quality of life.

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  • Observational study on healthcare professionals treating chronic alcoholism and PTSD.

    • Main Results:

    • 52.20% of PTSD respondents reported moderate to excessive alcohol use during wartime.
    • 22.92% of PTSD patients increased alcohol consumption post-war.
    • Healthcare providers treating chronic alcoholics experience stress responses similar to those treating AIDS patients.

    Conclusions:

    • PTSD is significantly associated with increased alcohol consumption, often used as self-treatment.
    • Co-occurring alcoholism negatively impacts the quality of life for PTSD patients and their families.
    • Treating PTSD and alcoholism concurrently presents unique challenges, including therapist countertransference.