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[Intermittent alcoholic behavior]

J Adés1, M Lejoyeux

  • 1Service de psychiatrie, Hôpital Louis-Mourier, Colombes.

La Revue Du Praticien
|February 7, 1998
PubMed
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Intermittent alcohol use disorders involve episodic heavy drinking followed by abstinence. Dispomania, a severe form, features intense cravings and loss of control, often leading to overdose.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience and Behavioral Science
  • Addiction Medicine
  • Psychiatry

Context:

  • Intermittent alcohol disorders are characterized by paroxysmal alcohol consumption alternating with periods of abstinence.
  • Dispomania, the most recognized form, involves acute episodes of extreme alcohol craving and loss of control.
  • These patterns can occur independently or alongside chronic alcohol use, pathological personality traits (e.g., antisocial personality), or other substance dependencies like heroin.

Purpose:

  • To define and differentiate intermittent alcohol disorders, including dispomania.
  • To explore the clinical presentation and associated conditions of intermittent alcohol use.
  • To understand the motivations behind alcohol use in specific patient populations.

Summary:

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  • Intermittent alcohol disorders are defined by cyclical patterns of excessive alcohol intake followed by abstinence.
  • Dispomania is a severe manifestation characterized by intense cravings and impaired control during acute episodes, often resulting in overdose.
  • These patterns are frequently observed in individuals with underlying chronic alcohol use, personality disorders, or concurrent substance use disorders, where alcohol is used for psychoactive effects.

    • Impact:

    • Clarifies the diagnostic criteria for intermittent alcohol use disorders.
    • Highlights the clinical significance of dispomania and its association with severe outcomes.
    • Informs differential diagnosis and treatment strategies for complex alcohol use patterns.