Alcoholism Therapy

Research from Yale University, Department of Internal Medicine yields new data on alcoholism therapy

Published in Healthcare Finance, Tax and Law Weekly, October 31st, 2007

Researchers detail in 'Non-medical use, abuse and dependence on sedatives and tranquilizers among U.S. adults: psychiatric and socio-demographic correlates,' new data in alcoholism. According to a study from the United States, "' Non-medical use of sedatives and tranquilizers carries risks including development of abuse/dependence. Such use may correlate with psychiatric symptoms."

"Cross-sectional survey, the 2002-2004 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Respondents 18 years and older (n=92,020). Bivariate and multivariable associations were investigated. The prevalence of past-year non-medical use of sedatives or tranquilizers was 2.3%. Of those with non-medical...

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