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PTSD as risk factor for alcohol-related disorders

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 April 2020

I. Licanin  and
S. Fisekovic
I. Licanin
Affiliation:
Department for Psychiatriy, Clinical Centre, Sarajevo
S. Fisekovic
Affiliation:
Psychiatry, Sarajevo University Clinical Centre, Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina

Abstract

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PTSD is highly correlated with alcohol and drug abuse.

Objective

To estimate impact of PTSD on frequency of various forms of alcohol induced disorder.

Method

Research conducted during 2006 at Psychiatric Clinic in Sarajevo. It included: first group (I) of 50 patients with PTSD and alcohol induced disorders and second (II) group of 50 patients with alcohol induced disorder without PTSD.

Results

Comparing results these two groups, we found:

  • Alcohol intoxication: I group 11 (22%) vs. II group 15 (30%)

  • Alcohol withdrawal: 3 (7%) vs. 4 (8%)

  • Psychotic disorder with hallucinations: 11 (22%) vs. 9 (18%)

  • Psychotic disorder with delusions: 7 (14%) vs. 5 (10%)

  • Delirium: 6 (12%) vs. 9 (18%)

  • Amnesic disorder: 9 (18%) vs. 4 (8%)

  • Blackouts: 1 (2%) vs. 1 (2%);

  • Seizures: 2(4%) vs. 3(6%).

Conclusion

It seems that PTSD frequently caused more severe clinical forms of alcohol disorders, which should be prove in larger sample. This could be considered in prevention alcohol and PTSD as well.

Type
P01-547
Information
European Psychiatry , Volume 26 , Issue S2: Abstracts of the 19th European Congress of Psychiatry , March 2011 , pp. 551
Copyright
Copyright © European Psychiatric Association2011
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