The association between alcohol dependence and depression before and after treatment for alcohol dependence
Date
2012Author
Kuria, Mary
Ndetei David M.
Obot, Isodore S
Khasakhala, Lincoln I
Bagaka, Betty
Mbugua, Margaret N
Kamau, Judy
Type
ArticleLanguage
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The presence of depression in alcohol-dependent persons is likely to influence treatment process and outcomes. Identification of depression is important though not every depressed alcohol-dependent person requires treatment with antidepressants. Understanding the association between depression and alcohol dependence is essential for proper management of alcohol dependence.
Objectives. To determine the prevalence of depression among alcohol-dependent persons before and after alcohol detoxification and rehabilitation. Design. Clinical trial with pre-/postmeasurements. Method. The CIDI and WHO-ASSIST were administered to
188 alcohol-dependent persons at intake and after six months. A researcher-designed sociodemographic questionnaire was also administered at intake. Results. The prevalence of depression among alcohol-dependent persons is high (63.8%) with a significant association between depression and the mean AUDIT score. At posttest, depressed participants had a statistically significant craving for alcohol. Conclusion. Alcohol dependence is associated with major depression.
Citation
ISRN Psychiatry Volume 2012,Publisher
Department of Psychiatry, University of Nairobi Crisis Pregnancy Ministry, Nairobi, Kenya Harmony Psychological & Mental Health Consultancy, Nairobi, Kenya Kitale District Hospital, Ministry of Health,
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- Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) [10378]