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Summary
Individuals with alcoholism who chose disulfiram treatment showed a greater external locus of control. This suggests personality factors influence treatment decisions for alcohol use disorder.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Addiction Medicine
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Disulfiram is a medication used to deter alcohol consumption.
- Locus of control is a psychological concept concerning the degree to which people believe they have control over the outcomes of events in their lives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between locus of control and the decision to take disulfiram among alcoholics.
- To determine if external orientation is associated with disulfiram treatment selection.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Rotter's Internal-External Locus of Control Scale.
- Compared locus of control scores between alcohol-dependent individuals who elected to take disulfiram and those who did not.
Main Results:
- Alcoholics electing disulfiram treatment scored significantly higher on external orientation.
- A statistically significant difference in locus of control was observed between the two groups.
Conclusions:
- External locus of control may be a predictor for disulfiram treatment selection in alcoholics.
- Understanding personality traits like locus of control can inform treatment strategies for alcohol use disorder.