The influence of alcoholism on the course of depression

Robert M.A. Hirschfeld; Todd Kosier; Martin B. Keller; Phil W. Lavori; Jean Endicott

doi:10.1016/0165-0327(89)90069-4

The influence of alcoholism on the course of depression

Robert M.A. Hirschfeld, Todd Kosier, Martin B. Keller, Phil W. Lavori, Jean Endicott

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The clinical course of 289 patients with primary non-bipolar major depression without concurrent alcoholism was compared with that of 79 patient with non-bipolar major depression with concurrent alcoholism. Neither patient group suffered from dysthymia or current drug abuse. Contrary to expectations, the two groups did not differ on time to recovery from the major depression, time to relapse into a subsequent major depression, or various cross-sectional clinical ratings at 2 years. The two groups did differ on psychosocial status. Although they were equally impaired at index, the alcoholism group maintained significantly lower levels of psychosocial functioning throughout the 2-year follow-up period. Interpersonal relation with spouse was particularly worse among the alcoholic group.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	151-158
Number of pages	8
Journal	Journal of Affective Disorders
Volume	16
Issue number	2-3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0165-0327(89)90069-4
State	Published - 1989
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Alcoholism
Clinical course
Depression

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Clinical Psychology
Psychiatry and Mental health

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