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Alcoholics' attitudes toward and experiences with disulfiram
The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Many alcoholic inpatients taking disulfiram still consumed alcohol, leading to adverse disulfiram ethanol reactions. This study explores patient experiences and attitudes toward disulfiram treatment for alcoholism.
Area of Science:
- Addiction Medicine
- Clinical Psychology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Disulfiram is a key medication for managing alcohol use disorder.
- Understanding patient adherence and experiences is crucial for treatment efficacy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess attitudes and experiences of alcoholic inpatients with disulfiram.
- To investigate the incidence of disulfiram ethanol reactions in this population.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire-based study involving 345 alcoholic inpatients.
- The 43-item questionnaire assessed patient attitudes and experiences with disulfiram.
Main Results:
- A significant number of patients consumed alcohol while on disulfiram or shortly after stopping.
- Many patients experienced disulfiram ethanol reactions despite treatment.
Conclusions:
- Patient adherence and understanding of disulfiram's effects may be suboptimal.
- Findings highlight the need for improved patient education and monitoring in disulfiram therapy.