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Anxiety and alcoholism.

M Weissman1

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York.

The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
|October 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary
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Anxiety disorders and alcoholism frequently co-occur in individuals and families. Clinicians should assess for both conditions, considering past, present, and future possibilities for effective treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Epidemiology
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Anxiety disorders and alcoholism are prevalent conditions.
  • Their co-occurrence has been noted in numerous studies.
  • Understanding this link is crucial for patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the significant co-occurrence of anxiety disorders and alcoholism.
  • To emphasize the need for comprehensive diagnostic assessment.
  • To inform treatment strategies for affected individuals.

Main Methods:

  • Review of epidemiologic and clinical investigations.
  • Analysis of patient and family history data.
  • Clinical case considerations.

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Main Results:

  • Anxiety disorders and alcoholism often appear together.
  • The presence of one disorder suggests the potential for the other.
  • Lifetime history is a key diagnostic indicator.

Conclusions:

  • Clinicians must consider the possibility of comorbid anxiety disorders and alcoholism.
  • A thorough patient and family history is essential for accurate diagnosis.
  • Integrated treatment approaches are likely beneficial.