Factors associated with relapse within 2 years of inpatient treatment among men with alcohol dependence syndrome
Relapse was associated with an age of dependence of ≥25 years, previous relapse, lower levels of motivation and insight, and denial as a defence mechanism. Most relapses occurred within the first 3 months after treatment; more intensive follow-up during this period is needed.
Authors
- Avinash Joe
- AT Safeekh
- S Malarmathi
- Devi Venugopal
Institutions
- Father Muller Medical College Hospital (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- East Asian Archives of Psychiatry
- Published
- 2025-12-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.12809/eaap25101
- Primary Topic
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00