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Control orientation and disulfiram

F W Obitz

    Journal of Studies on Alcohol
    |July 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    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.

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    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.

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