Understanding alcohol misuse and comorbid psychiatric disorders

Current Opinion in Psychiatry
Michael F Baigent

Abstract

This review examines the relationship between alcohol misuse and comorbid psychiatric disorders, and the treatment of these comorbid disorders. In the past, the literature was dominated by papers describing prevalence, clinical services and comorbidity with schizophrenia. It is now advancing into areas such as the relationship between alcohol misuse and the anxiety disorders, affective disorders and eating disorders, and considering the diagnostic paradigm. Knowledge is also emerging about the influences of genetics and adverse effects over different stages of the life cycle in the development of these disorders. Recent studies have examined the relationships between alcohol dependence and psychiatric illness, particularly anxiety and depression, but also subthreshold conditions. Childhood trauma, having parents with substance dependence and genetic factors influence the development of alcohol and comorbid psychiatric disorders. There is a genetic contribution to suicidal behaviour in alcohol-dependent patients. Early diagnosis is important. Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test scores on admission to psychiatric hospital were found to correlate with suicidal ideation and behaviour. In patients with alcohol use disorders, t...Continue Reading

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