1). Who Is at Risk for Alcoholism? A peer-reviewed research article in the journal Alcohol Research & Health reports that there are biological "underpinnings" that lead to dependence on alcohol (Foroud, et al
Advances in Alcoholism Treatment Another article in the peer-reviewed journal Alcohol Research & Health reviews the various treatments for alcoholism, beginning with the formula established by Bill Wilson and Bob Smith in 1935 when the pair founded Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). The Wilson-Smith duo launched the 12 Step solution, based on the premise that "turning one's life and will over to a personally meaningful 'higher power' is the key to recovery" (Huebner, et al
S. And an estimated three quarters of all adults consume alcohol at some level, and 6% of those are alcoholics (Mogul, Google Feedback, 2011)
In the study referenced by Medline Plus, 196 men and women who were undergoing treatment -- which included detoxification -- for alcohol dependence provided some very interesting and relevant findings to the researchers. It was revealed that these many of these 196 patients treated for alcoholism were "likely" to have had one or more experiences with "abuse or neglect" (Preidt, 2012)
In the study referenced by Medline Plus, 196 men and women who were undergoing treatment -- which included detoxification -- for alcohol dependence provided some very interesting and relevant findings to the researchers. It was revealed that these many of these 196 patients treated for alcoholism were "likely" to have had one or more experiences with "abuse or neglect" (Preidt, 2012)
8% indicate they abuse alcohol and 12.5% believe they are alcohol dependent (Reinberg, 2007)
Many of the studies conducted suggest that trauma is often mitigated by the effects of alcohol or substance abuse, meaning that trauma victims often relay on substances including alcohol to lessen the anxiety, stress, emotional duress and depression that trauma can bring (Langeland, Van Den Brink and Draijer, 2002; Brown, 2001). There is evidence to also suggest that patients undergoing treatment for alcoholism are more likely to relapse if they have been victims of severe trauma or have been diagnosed with PTSD (Brown, 2001)
There is a large body of evidence which suggests that a quantitative approach to behavioral analysis and PTSD is appropriate (McKeehan & Martin, 2002; Weinstein, 1999). A majority of the studies that have been conducted related to PTSD and substance abuse are qualitatively based (Jaycox, Ebener, Damesex & Becker, 2004; Langeland, Van Den Brink and Draijer, 2002; Brown, 2001)
al, 2004). Many of the studies conducted suggest that trauma is often mitigated by the effects of alcohol or substance abuse, meaning that trauma victims often relay on substances including alcohol to lessen the anxiety, stress, emotional duress and depression that trauma can bring (Langeland, Van Den Brink and Draijer, 2002; Brown, 2001)
al, 2004). Many of the studies conducted suggest that trauma is often mitigated by the effects of alcohol or substance abuse, meaning that trauma victims often relay on substances including alcohol to lessen the anxiety, stress, emotional duress and depression that trauma can bring (Langeland, Van Den Brink and Draijer, 2002; Brown, 2001)
The researcher will then examine the association between PTSD and the co morbidity of alcoholism by investigating the role of trauma, next examine childhood influences and gender differentiation in patients with a dual diagnosis, then attempt to identify whether a relationship exists between PTSD, alcohol abuse and emotions/emotional disturbances and finally examine whether genetic factors and environmental factors influence the relationship between alcohol abuse and PTSD in patients. There is a large body of evidence which suggests that a quantitative approach to behavioral analysis and PTSD is appropriate (McKeehan & Martin, 2002; Weinstein, 1999)
al, 2002). The purpose of this research will be to examine the extent to which the interpretations of the results of the literature review follow the study and the extent to which the results may be generalized to the population at large (Shavelson, 1988)
This study correlates with one conducted by Sonne, Back, Zuniga, Randall & Brady (2003) find that gender differences exist between males and females with co morbid alcohol dependence and post traumatic stress disorder. In their study they found that PTSD "more often preceded alcohol dependence in women than in men" (Sonne, 2003:422)
Narrative TC "Narrative" f C l "1" Introduction TC "Introduction" f C l "2" The purpose of this study is an examination of the relationship between post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcoholism/addiction, in an effort to determine whether a correlation exists between PTSD and alcoholism. There is a large body of evidence that suggests that alcohol abuse is common in patients diagnosed with PTSD (Thornton, 2003; Weinstein, 1999; Jaycox, et
Children of alcoholics are three to four times more likely to become alcoholic than the general population. Research reports that 50% of children of alcoholics marry an alcoholic; 70% develop a pattern of compulsive behavior as an adult, including alcoholism, drug abuse, and overeating (Balding, 2002)
The constant hurt and confusion of the alcoholic household often reveals itself in children protecting themselves by lying, suppressing feelings, and withdrawing from close relationships. Having learned these defenses in adolescence, children of alcoholics tend to repeat them in adulthood, usually without realizing the connection (Buddy, 2005)
6 million children under the age of 18 years live in households with at least one alcoholic parent (Russell, 1984). In addition, genetic studies indicate that alcoholism tends to run in families and that a genetic vulnerability for alcoholism exists (Cloninger, 1981)
An estimated 6.6 million children under the age of 18 years live in households with at least one alcoholic parent (Russell, 1984)
Despite the fact that there have been important advances in the integration of biological and neurocognitive findings (Leonard & Howard, 1999), there is still much to learn about the disease and how best to treat it. Too often the case alcoholism is fought, but not won (Walsh, 2004)
Not only does the alcoholic suffer, but the entire family suffers as well (Stark, 1997; Steinglass, 1987). Many alcoholics join Alcoholics Anonymous due to their "inability to function on the job or maintain consistent employment due to missed work, poor production, or bad relations with supervisors or co-workers" (Wilcox, 1988, p