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The contemporary alcoholic.

N S Miller1, M S Gold

  • 1Cornell University Medical College, White Plains, NY.

New Jersey Medicine : the Journal of the Medical Society of New Jersey
|January 1, 1990
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Younger alcohol dependence onset correlates with increased drug use, including marijuana and cocaine. Comprehensive treatment for alcoholism must address co-occurring drug use, suggesting shared genetic factors for addiction.

Area of Science:

  • Addiction medicine
  • Clinical psychology
  • Genetics of addiction

Background:

  • Alcoholism frequently co-occurs with the use of other substances.
  • The relationship between alcoholism and polydrug use is complex and warrants further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between the age of alcoholism onset and the likelihood of additional drug use.
  • To identify common drugs used by individuals with alcoholism.
  • To explore the implications of polydrug use for alcoholism treatment and the potential for shared genetic vulnerabilities.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of patient data to determine the correlation between age of alcoholism onset and polydrug use.
  • Documentation of drug types and frequencies among alcoholic patients.

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  • Review of treatment outcomes and genetic studies related to addiction.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant age-dependent relationship was observed: earlier alcoholism onset is associated with higher rates of polydrug use.
    • The most frequently used drugs among alcoholics, in descending order, are marijuana, cocaine/stimulants, phencyclidine, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and hallucinogens.
    • Polydrug use does not impede access to established alcoholism treatments like AA, NA, and psychotherapy.

    Conclusions:

    • Alcoholism treatment protocols must incorporate screening for and management of co-occurring drug use.
    • The high comorbidity of alcoholism and drug addiction, along with familial patterns, suggests a potential shared genetic vulnerability.
    • Early intervention in alcoholism may be crucial in preventing the development of polydrug use disorders.