Effect of major depression and antisocial personality on alcoholism: course and motivational patterns.

摘要: Major depression and antisocial personality are two diagnoses often associated with alcoholism. The relationship of these to the course alcoholism on motivation for alcohol use was examined in a sample 321 persons receiving inpatient treatment did not alter either men or women. However, patients history major more frequently reported drinking relieve symptoms related than without depression. Patients had an earlier onset alcohol-related problems personality. motivational patterns distinguish from These findings indicate etiological logical importance development highlight patients' perception as explanation their drinking.