Depression, demographic dimensions, and drug abuse

摘要: The authors examined the relationship between depressive symptoms, drug-use pattern, and demographic variables in 432 substance abusers. Assessment was at intake 4 8 months. Depression measured by using Beck Inventory, Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression, Current Past Psychopathology Scales. At 46% of subjects reported moderate or high levels depression on scale 29% scored range scale. After eight months, scores were significantly lower all drug abuse groups. These reducations not related to type length treatment.