Open AccessTreatment of Alcohol Dependence in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Author(s) -
Nadir A. Aliyev,
Azerbaijan Republic F. . Baku P.O. Az
Publication year - 2021
Language(s) - English
DOI - 10.47363/jdat/2021(2)107
Subject(s) - disulfiram , pandemic , context (archaeology) , covid-19 , psychiatry , alcohol dependence , alcohol , medicine , clinical trial , drug , clinical psychology , psychology , disease , pharmacology , infectious disease (medical specialty) , paleontology , biochemistry , chemistry , biology
Objective: The literature on psychiatric disorders associated with the coronavirus pandemic is scarce. In publications, indicate increased alcohol misuse. However, there is not treatment of alcohol dependence in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic Materials and Methods: This was a double-blind trial for patients diagnosed with DSM-5 for of alcohol dependence. Eligible 100 participants all men to meeting the DSM-5 criteria alcohol dependence. Results: As shown by catamiasis (12 months), among the patients treated with IF, (50 people), 5 had short-term breakdowns associated with exposure to microsocial causes. Among the patients who received disulfiram (50 people), all had cases of relapse. Conclusion: The clinical, neuroendocrine and immune data demonstrate the high efficacy of the use of interferon in alcoholics. The mechanisms of the drug action are under discussion