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      Psychological dimensions in alcohol use disorder: comparing active drinkers and abstinent patients

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          Abstract

          Background

          Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a major public health concern due to its various physical, psychological, and social consequences. Despite regulatory differences, abstinence remains the primary treatment objective. Addressing the multifaceted nature of alcohol use disorder requires a comprehensive approach.

          Methods

          150 AUD patients (66%male) with a mean age of 54.10 ± 11.3 years were recruited for the study. Depression, impulsivity, alexithymia, and hopelessness were assessed to determine if there were significant differences in these dimensions between abstinent (N=72) and active drinkers (N=78).

          Results

          The study found significant differences in the psychological dimensions scores, active drinkers exhibited higher levels of depression, impulsivity, alexithymia, and hopelessness compared to abstinent patients.

          Conclusion

          Treatment outcomes for patients with AUD vary between regulatory agencies, but abstinence remains the safest and most preferred objective in managing AUD. Prioritizing abstinence-oriented interventions is crucial for achieving long term recovery and minimizing relapse risk. These results emphasize the intricate relationship between AUD and mental health issues, highlighting the need for comprehensive interventions addressing both alcohol consumption and associated psychological distress. Promoting abstinence (or at least reducing alcohol consumption) not only preserves mental health but also prevents life-threatening consequences such as suicide.

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                Alessio Zizzi: URI : https://loop.frontiersin.org/people/2503739Role: Role: Role:
                Isabel Margherita Berri: Role: Role: Role:
                Alessandro Berri: Role: Role: Role:
                Martina Occhipinti: Role: Role: Role:
                Andrea Escelsior: Role: Role:
                Riccardo Guglielmo: URI : https://loop.frontiersin.org/people/1373778Role: Role:
                Beatriz Pereira Da Silva: Role: Role:
                Mario Amore: URI : https://loop.frontiersin.org/people/1126611Role: Role:
                Gianluca Serafini: URI : https://loop.frontiersin.org/people/56017Role: Role:
                Journal
                Journal ID (nlm-ta): Front Psychiatry
                Journal ID (iso-abbrev): Front Psychiatry
                Journal ID (publisher-id): Front. Psychiatry
                Title: Frontiers in Psychiatry
                Publisher: Frontiers Media S.A.
                ISSN (Electronic): 1664-0640
                Publication date (Electronic): 27 June 2024
                Publication date Collection: 2024
                Volume: 15
                Electronic Location Identifier: 1420508
                Affiliations
                [1] 1 Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, and Mother-Child, School of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Genoa , Genova, Italy
                [2] 2 University of Genoa , Genoa, Italy
                [3] 3 San Martino Hospital (IRCCS) , Genova, Italy
                Author notes

                Edited by: Alessio Simonetti, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario “Agostino Gemelli” IRCCS, Italy

                Reviewed by: Silvia Montanari, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Italy

                Wilco Sliedrecht, De Hoop ggz, Netherlands

                *Correspondence: Alessio Zizzi, z.alessio98@ 123456gmail.com
                Article
                DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1420508
                PMC ID: 11236675
                PubMed ID: 38993382
                SO-VID: 05e7bd04-e181-4c1e-8c6c-b76cb3092619
                Copyright © Copyright © 2024 Zizzi, Berri, Berri, Occhipinti, Escelsior, Guglielmo, Pereira Da Silva, Amore and Serafini
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                This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) and the copyright owner(s) are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

                History
                Date received : 20 April 2024
                Date accepted : 03 June 2024
                Page count
                Figures: 1, Tables: 2, Equations: 0, References: 78, Pages: 8, Words: 3626
                Funding
                The author(s) declare financial support was received for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article. This workshop was supported by 5x1000 San Martino Hospital (Genoa).
                Categories
                Subject: Psychiatry
                Subject: Original Research
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                section-in-acceptance Addictive Disorders

                ScienceOpen disciplines: Clinical Psychology & Psychiatry
                Keywords: alcohol use disorder,suicide risk,abstinence,impulsivity,alexithymia
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                ScienceOpen disciplines: Clinical Psychology & Psychiatry
                Keywords: alcohol use disorder, suicide risk, abstinence, impulsivity, alexithymia

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