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  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Prince of Songkla University, Hatyai, Songkhla, Thailand.

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|June 28, 2000
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Alcohol dependence in Thailand involves continuous drinking patterns, while hazardous drinking is intermittent. Both are linked to smoking and marijuana use, with antisocial personality disorder common in dependence.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Substance Abuse Research

Background:

  • Alcohol problems are rising in Thailand and Southeast Asia.
  • Limited understanding of drinking patterns hinders prevention efforts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify current patterns of alcohol consumption in Thailand.
  • To understand the contexts and associated factors of alcohol use.

Main Methods:

  • Structured interviews with 91 alcohol-dependent, 77 hazardous/harmful drinkers, and 144 light/abstainers.
  • Utilized WHO 'tri-level' method and Alcohol Use Disorders and Associated Disabilities (AUDAD) for diagnosis.

Main Results:

  • Alcohol-dependent individuals drank more frequently (25 days/month) and alone (67%) than hazardous drinkers (10 days/month, with friends 58%).

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  • Alcohol dependence was associated with higher rates of current smoking, past marijuana use, and antisocial personality disorder.
  • Only 28% of alcohol-dependent subjects recognized their dependence.

    • Conclusions:

    • Alcohol dependence is characterized by continuous drinking, while hazardous use is intermittent.
    • Substance use and personality disorders are linked to alcohol dependence in Thailand.
    • Understanding these patterns is crucial for developing effective intervention programs for excessive drinking.