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Alcohol withdrawal and mood.

K Bokström1, J Balldin, G Långström

  • 1Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica
|November 1, 1989
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This study assessed mood changes during alcohol withdrawal using the Mood Adjective Check List (MACL). Patients showed significant mood improvements during early and late withdrawal, indicating a prolonged recovery process.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Alcohol dependence is a chronic relapsing condition.
  • Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) is characterized by significant mood disturbances.
  • Understanding mood dynamics during AWS is crucial for effective treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the utility of a self-report mood assessment tool during different phases of alcohol withdrawal.
  • To quantify mood changes in alcohol-dependent patients undergoing withdrawal and remission.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Mood Adjective Check List (MACL), a 71-adjective scale measuring 6 bipolar mood dimensions.
  • Assessed mood states twice daily in three groups: early withdrawal (n=78), late withdrawal (n=13), and full remission (n=12).

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  • Compared patient self-reports to norm group values.

    • Main Results:

    • All 6 mood dimensions significantly improved during early alcohol withdrawal.
    • 3 basic mood dimensions showed improvement during late withdrawal, suggesting extended recovery.
    • Patients in full remission exhibited stable mood states.
    • Patients in very early withdrawal displayed significant mood differences in 4 of 6 dimensions compared to norms.

    Conclusions:

    • The Mood Adjective Check List (MACL) is a valid tool for assessing mood changes during alcohol withdrawal.
    • Mood disturbances persist beyond early withdrawal, indicating a need for prolonged support.
    • Self-report mood measures can effectively track recovery trajectories in alcohol-dependent individuals.