Ridinger, M. and Koenig, S. and Lange, K. and Wodarz, N. (2009) The impact of attachment styles and ADHD on alcohol dependence. NERVENARZT, 80 (7). pp. 827-832. ISSN 0028-2804,
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Background. Insecure attachment (IA) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are discussed as risk factors for increased alcohol intake and the development of alcoholism. Methods. Among a sample of 517 consecutively admitted German inpatients with alcohol dependence we investigated the contribution of IA to alcoholism phenotypes, taking into consideration comorbid ADHD. Results. IA was significantly associated with increased alcohol consumption, increased frequency of withdrawal symptoms, increased-frequency of physical or psychological problems that are likely to have been worsened by alcohol, and reduced social activities because of alcohol use. ADHD has no significant effect on these parameters. Conclusions. IA developed as a result of social interactions during childhood long before alcohol dependence. The results point an important effect of IA on the severity and acceleration of alcohol dependence. Therefore, it might be helpful to improve efforts in primary prevention and psychotherapy of alcohol dependence by considering the specific needs of subjects with an IA.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER; MATERNAL SENSITIVITY; FOLLOW-UP; ADULTS; TRANSPORTER; ADDICTION; RESPONSES; Alcoholism; Attachment; Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder; Alcohol consumption; Withdrawal |
| Subjects: | 600 Technology > 610 Medical sciences Medicine |
| Divisions: | Medicine > Lehrstuhl für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie |
| Depositing User: | Dr. Gernot Deinzer |
| Date Deposited: | 14 Sep 2020 05:08 |
| Last Modified: | 14 Sep 2020 05:08 |
| URI: | https://pred.uni-regensburg.de/id/eprint/28786 |
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