A STUDY OF RELAPSE, SENSATION SEEKING AND SEVERITY IN MALES WITH ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE

Prasanth Ampalam; Radhakanth. C; Vijay Raj Pratheek. P

Volume : VIII, Issue : I, January - 2018

A STUDY OF RELAPSE, SENSATION SEEKING AND SEVERITY IN MALES WITH ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE

Prasanth Ampalam, Radhakanth. C, Vijay Raj Pratheek. P

Abstract :

Background: Alcohol Dependence is one of the most common illnesses among psychiatric disorders. Majority of Alcohol dependant patients relapse within a year of starting treatment. Current study tried to find out the relapse rates in alcohol dependence, influence of sensation seeking traits and severity of dependence in precipitating relapse. Methodology: A cross–sectional study was conducted on male patients who were diagnosed with alcohol dependence and attained early full remission. Relapse rates in that population were observed. The sensation seeking traits and severity of dependence were measured using Sensation seeking scale and Severity of Alcohol Dependence Questionnaire. Results & Conclusion: The relapse rates were found to be as high as 54.7%. Sensation seeking traits and severity of dependence has a significant impact on relapse. Hence interventions targeting sensation seeking traits will help in preventing relapse.