Changes in alcohol expectancies before and after inpatient chemical detoxification for alcohol dependence

Marcantonio M. Spada; Francis Nuamah; Jason Luty; Ana V. Nikčevič

doi:10.1097/ADT.0b013e31812cb682

Changes in alcohol expectancies before and after inpatient chemical detoxification for alcohol dependence

Marcantonio M. Spada
, Francis Nuamah
, Jason Luty
, Ana V. Nikčevič

School of Human and Life Sciences
Roehampton University
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Kingston University

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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Alcohol expectancies are believed to play a crucial role in the initiation and maintenance of problematic alcohol use. The present study investigated changes in alcohol expectancies before and after inpatient chemical detoxification for alcohol dependence. METHODS: A sample of 48 alcohol-dependent participants completed the Alcohol Outcome Expectancies Scale before and after inpatient chemical detoxification. RESULTS: After inpatient chemical detoxification a significant overall reduction in both positive and negative alcohol expectancies was observed. At 12-month follow-up 89.5% of participants had relapsed. CONCLUSIONS: Inpatient chemical detoxification results in lower positive and negative alcohol expectancies in alcohol dependent patients. However, high relapse rates reported at 12-month follow-up suggest that these changes are not a reliable indicator of future alcohol use discontinuation. The implications of these findings are discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	157-161
Number of pages	5
Journal	Addictive Disorders and their Treatment
Volume	7
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/ADT.0b013e31812cb682
Publication status	Published - Sept 2008
Externally published	Yes

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Keywords

Alcohol expectancies
Chemical detoxification
Relapse

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