An Exploration of Heterogeneity in an Inpatient Male Alcoholic Population*

摘要: This study investigated whether the 11 personality scales of Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory (MCMI) would reveal meaningful heterogeneity in an inpatient male alcoholic sample. A cluster analysis MCMI scale scores 126 inpatients yielded four psychometrically distinct subgroups that met criteria for selection clusters. Differences between clusters were tested on a range member characteristics and questionnaire items relevant to comprehensive view etiology treatment alcoholism. Significant differences found age, religion, type substance use problem, completion. Tests significant subjects' reports their ages when drinking became they had ever experienced alcohol–related seizures, current was mandated by criminal justice system. The largest number fo...