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[Panic disorder and alcoholism].

J M Chignon1, J P Lepine, J Ades

  • 1Service de Psychiatrie, Hôpital Louis Mourier, Colombes.

L'Encephale
|November 1, 1991
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Alcohol abuse is common in panic disorder patients, with over 24% experiencing abuse and 8% dependence. This study highlights significant comorbidity with other mental health conditions and substance use.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Neuroscience

Context:

  • Clinicians recognize the link between alcoholism and anxiety disorders.
  • Previous studies indicate high rates of alcohol abuse or dependence in panic disorder patients.
  • This research focuses on panic outpatients seeking treatment in an anxiety clinic.

Purpose:

  • To determine the prevalence of alcohol abuse and dependence in panic outpatients.
  • To investigate the comorbidity of alcohol abuse and dependence with other psychiatric diagnoses.
  • To explore associations between alcohol abuse and other conditions like major depressive episodes and addictive behaviors.

Summary:

  • 103 panic disorder patients were assessed using the Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia-Lifetime Version Modified for the study of anxiety disorders (SADS-LA).

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  • 24.3% met DSM III-R criteria for alcohol abuse, and 8.7% for alcohol dependence.
  • High comorbidity was observed, with many patients having additional diagnoses, including major depressive episodes and other substance abuse issues.

    • Impact:

    • Findings underscore the high prevalence of alcohol abuse and dependence in panic disorder populations.
    • Identifies significant comorbidity, suggesting a need for integrated treatment approaches.
    • Reveals associations between alcohol abuse and major depressive episodes or other addictive behaviors.