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Coping methods and reasons for not drinking

M Amodeo1, N R Kurtz

  • 1Alcohol & Drug Institute for Policy, Training and Research, Boston University, Massachusetts 02215, USA.

Substance Use & Misuse
|July 29, 1998
PubMed
Summary

As sobriety lengthens, abstinent alcoholics use fewer coping methods, preferring positive strategies. Reasons for not drinking remain consistent motivators, regardless of sobriety duration.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Addiction Studies
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a chronic relapsing condition.
  • Understanding coping mechanisms and motivations in abstinence is crucial for sustained recovery.
  • Length of sobriety may influence psychological strategies employed by individuals with AUD.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate changes in coping methods and reasons for abstinence among individuals with AUD based on the duration of sobriety.
  • To determine if specific coping strategies or motivational factors are associated with longer periods of abstinence.

Main Methods:

  • Examined coping strategies and reasons for not drinking in a cohort of abstinent individuals with a history of AUD.
  • Compared methods and motivations across different lengths of sobriety.

Main Results:

  • Individuals with shorter abstinence periods reported greater reliance on coping methods.
  • Positive coping methods were preferred over negative ones across all sobriety lengths.
  • The number and types of reasons for not drinking did not significantly change with increased sobriety duration.
  • Positive reasons for abstinence consistently served as motivators throughout the study.

Conclusions:

  • Reliance on conscious coping methods may decrease as individuals maintain longer periods of sobriety.
  • Positive motivations for abstinence appear to be enduring factors in recovery.
  • These findings highlight the importance of fostering positive coping skills and reinforcing motivations in AUD treatment programs.

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