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Changes in alcohol expectancies and drinking behavior among treated problem drinkers

G J Connors1, A R Tarbox, L A Faillace

  • 1Research Institute on Addictions, Buffalo, New York 14203.

Journal of Studies on Alcohol
|November 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Changes in alcohol expectancies correlate with reduced drinking in problem drinkers. These changes emerge by 18 months post-treatment, not during the 8-week program.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Addiction Research

Background:

  • Limited research exists on the relationship between alcohol expectancies and drinking behavior changes in clinical populations.
  • Understanding this link is crucial for developing effective alcohol use disorder treatments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the correspondence between changes in alcohol expectancies and drinking behavior in problem drinkers undergoing outpatient treatment.
  • To determine the timeline of these changes in relation to treatment completion and long-term follow-up.

Main Methods:

  • Male and female problem drinkers were assessed for drinking behavior and alcohol expectancies at pretreatment, posttreatment, and 18-month follow-up.
  • Participants engaged in an 8-week outpatient treatment program focused on drinking reduction techniques.

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Main Results:

  • A significant relationship was observed between decreased alcohol expectancies and reduced drinking.
  • Reductions in alcohol expectancies were not evident immediately post-treatment but were significant at the 18-month follow-up.

Conclusions:

  • Alcohol expectancies may be a lagging indicator of drinking behavior change in individuals with problem drinking.
  • Long-term follow-up is essential for capturing the full impact of treatment on alcohol expectancies and drinking patterns.