The Association between Alcohol Dependence and Depression before and after Treatment for Alcohol Dependence | Zendy

Mary W. Kuria | Zendy; David M. Ndetei | Zendy; Isodore S. Obot | Zendy; Lincoln Khasakhala | Zendy; Betty M. Bagaka | Zendy; M.N. Mbugua | Zendy; Judy W Kamau | Zendy

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The Association between Alcohol Dependence and Depression before and after Treatment for Alcohol Dependence

Author(s) -

Mary W. Kuria,

David M. Ndetei,

Isodore S. Obot,

Lincoln Khasakhala,

Betty M. Bagaka,

M.N. Mbugua,

Judy W Kamau

Publication year - 2012

Publication title -

isrn psychiatry

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

ISSN - 2090-7966

DOI - 10.5402/2012/482802

Subject(s) - alcohol , alcohol dependence , depression (economics) , cidi , alcohol use disorders identification test , psychiatry , craving , medicine , association (psychology) , clinical psychology , alcohol addiction , rehabilitation , psychology , comorbidity , physical therapy , addiction , injury prevention , poison control , environmental health , national comorbidity survey , biochemistry , chemistry , economics , psychotherapist , macroeconomics

The presence of depression in alcohol-dependent persons is likely to influence treatment process and outcomes. Identification of depression is important though not every depressed alcohol-dependent person requires treatment with antidepressants. Understanding the association between depression and alcohol dependence is essential for proper management of alcohol dependence. Objectives . To determine the prevalence of depression among alcohol-dependent persons before and after alcohol detoxification and rehabilitation. Design . Clinical trial with pre-/postmeasurements. Method . The CIDI and WHO-ASSIST were administered to 188 alcohol-dependent persons at intake and after six months. A researcher-designed sociodemographic questionnaire was also administered at intake. Results . The prevalence of depression among alcohol-dependent persons is high (63.8%) with a significant association between depression and the mean AUDIT score. At posttest, depressed participants had a statistically significant craving for alcohol. Conclusion . Alcohol dependence is associated with major depression.

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