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Does urge to drink predict relapse after treatment?

D J Rohsenow1, P M Monti

  • 1Addictive Behavior Research Laboratory, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.

Alcohol Research & Health : the Journal of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
|July 13, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Alcohol craving, or the urge to drink, can be a risk for relapse in abstinent alcoholics. However, research suggests these urges may not always increase relapse risk and could potentially protect against further drinking.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Neuroscience
  • Addiction Research

Background:

  • The urge to drink, or craving, is a key factor in alcohol dependence.
  • Understanding craving's role is crucial for effective alcoholism treatment and relapse prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the predictive value of alcohol urges on treatment outcomes.
  • To explore the complex relationship between craving and relapse risk in abstinent individuals.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing research models (e.g., conditioned withdrawal, social learning).
  • Analysis of studies assessing urges in simulated high-risk situations.
  • Examination of data on urges predicting subsequent drinking behavior.

Main Results:

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  • Some studies indicate urges in high-risk situations predict relapse.
  • Other research shows inconsistent results regarding urges and treatment outcomes.
  • Urges may not consistently increase relapse risk and could offer protection for some.

Conclusions:

  • The role of alcohol urges in relapse is complex and not fully understood.
  • Urges may have a protective effect against continued drinking in certain contexts.
  • Further research is needed to clarify the mechanisms underlying craving and relapse.