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Alcohol and narcotic abuse: variations on an addictive theme
The International Journal of the Addictions
|January 1, 1979
Summary
This study details a treatment system for individuals with combined narcotics and alcohol abuse. The core aim is to alter the alcohol and drug abuse lifestyle, identified as the main barrier to successful recovery.
Area of Science:
- Addiction Medicine
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
Background:
- Substance use disorders, particularly combined narcotics and alcohol abuse, present complex treatment challenges.
- A significant obstacle to recovery is the ingrained lifestyle associated with alcohol and drug abuse.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a novel treatment system designed for individuals with dual narcotics and alcohol abuse.
- To emphasize the critical role of lifestyle modification in achieving successful treatment outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Development of a comprehensive treatment system targeting co-occurring substance use.
- Focus on behavioral interventions to address the lifestyle factors of addiction.
Main Results:
- The described system aims to facilitate a transition away from an alcohol/drug abuse lifestyle.
- Successful treatment is predicated on the patient's ability to adopt a new way of living, free from substance abuse.
Conclusions:
- Lifestyle change is the central objective for effective treatment of combined narcotics and alcohol abuse.
- The developed system addresses the core impediment to recovery by targeting the patient's lifestyle.