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Depression and cocaine dependence.

Ana López1, Elisardo Becoña

  • 1Faculty of Psychology, Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology, University of Santiago de Compostela, Campus Sur, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain. alduran@usc.es

Psychological Reports
|June 15, 2007
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Depression is common in cocaine-dependent individuals seeking treatment. Over 24% of Spanish cocaine users in outpatient care showed clinical depression symptoms, highlighting the need for integrated mental health assessments.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Addiction Medicine
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Co-occurring depression significantly impacts treatment outcomes for individuals with substance use disorders.
  • Understanding the prevalence of depressive symptomatology in cocaine-dependent populations is crucial for effective therapeutic interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the prevalence of depressive symptoms among Spanish cocaine-dependent individuals undergoing outpatient treatment.
  • To determine the clinical relevance of these depressive symptoms using a validated screening tool.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 115 cocaine-dependent patients in outpatient treatment participated.
  • The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), a published Spanish translation, was administered to assess depressive symptomatology.

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  • Statistical analysis calculated the mean BDI score and the percentage of participants meeting criteria for clinical depression (cutoff ≥21).

    • Main Results:

    • The mean Beck Depression Inventory score for the sample was 13.7 (Standard Deviation = 10.3).
    • A significant proportion, 24.3% of the cocaine-dependent users, scored above the threshold indicating clinical depression.
    • These findings suggest a high burden of depressive symptoms within this patient population.

    Conclusions:

    • The study confirms a substantial presence of clinical depression among cocaine-dependent individuals in outpatient treatment.
    • Routine screening for depression is essential for cocaine-dependent users to ensure comprehensive and effective treatment planning.
    • Addressing co-occurring depression is vital for improving recovery trajectories in this population.