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Maintained controlled drinking following severe alcohol dependence--a case study
1Windsor Clinic, Rainhill Hospital, Prescot, Merseyside, UK.
British Journal of Addiction
|March 1, 1990
Summary
This case study shows a 10-year success in controlled drinking for an alcohol-dependent individual. The findings suggest influential variables for achieving long-term alcohol use disorder recovery.
Area of Science:
- Addiction Medicine
- Psychiatry
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Alcohol dependence is a chronic condition often requiring long-term management.
- Treatment goals for alcohol use disorder (AUD) can vary, including abstinence or controlled drinking.
- Individualized treatment approaches are crucial for managing AUD.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a 10-year follow-up of a single case of alcohol dependence.
- To evaluate the long-term outcome of a client who chose controlled drinking as a recovery goal.
- To identify potential variables contributing to successful long-term controlled alcohol use.
Main Methods:
- A 10-year longitudinal case study design was employed.
- Data were collected from multiple sources over the follow-up period.
- The case involved a 46-year-old male with severe alcohol dependence.
Main Results:
- The individual successfully maintained a goal of controlled drinking for 10 years.
- Despite the initial severity of alcohol dependence, sustained success was observed.
- Various influential variables for this outcome were identified and suggested.
Conclusions:
- Long-term controlled drinking is a feasible recovery goal for some individuals with severe alcohol dependence.
- Identifying and leveraging specific client variables may be key to successful outcomes in AUD treatment.
- This case highlights the potential for diverse recovery pathways in alcohol use disorder.