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PSYCH/650 Research-Based Interventions for Alcohol Dependence

Evidence-based treatment approaches for alcohol addiction

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    Research - Based Interventions for Alcohol Dependence 1 Research - Based Interventions for Alcohol Dependence Name: PSYCH/650 University attached: Date: Discuss the effectiveness of various research - based interventions for alcohol dependence, focusing on pharmacological treatments, psychotherapy, and behavioral approaches. Use the biopsychosocial model as a framework to explain how these treatments address the biological, psychological, and social aspects of alcohol dependency. Please refer to at least three peer - reviewed studies to support your analysis. Word Count Requirement: Minimum 1500 words.

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    Research - Based Interventions for Alcohol Dependence 2 Research - Based Interventions for A lcohol Dependency Butcher, & Hooley, (2013) portrayed Alcohol Dependence as an unsafe consequence of repeated alcohol use and now and again physiological Alcohol Dependence . Case in point resilience and withdrawal symptoms . Alcohol Dependence is determined at the point when practices get to be never - ending and troubling . Butcher, & Hooley, ( 2013) stated that t here are numerous signs and ev idences when an individual has Alcohol Dependence issue. Then again, commonly people don't comprehend what to search for in light of the fact that he or she never needed to manag e an issue like Alcohol dependency. According to T he A merican Psychiatric Association, (2013) , s igns and symptoms of alcoholism include , be that as it may, are not restricted to: not having the capacity to stop drinking or control his or her drinking. Drinks more than they really need to, or one will drink bigger su ms. Need to drink more every time he or she beverages get the same feeling. One has withdrawal manifestations when he or she doesn't drink. Withdrawal symptoms can contain feeling disgusted, sweating, shaking, and nervousness. Spends numerous hours or days drinking, and recuperating from drinking, or has quit doing things one would ordinarily do The A merican Psychiatric Association,( 2013) explained that a t the point when one has attempted to stop drinking or back off however does not succeed. Continue to drink despite the fact that it is harming his or her relationships and causes the individual to develop health issues . What's more there are some different pointers of potential issue with alcohol like drinking after an individual gets up in the morning, getting tipsy for a long or drinking alone. One may change what he or she drinks, in light of the fact that one may feel that it will help to

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    Research - Based Interventions for Alcohol Dependence 3 drink less. One may feel regretful and rationalize drinking or attempt and shroud the drinking. An individual may stress that he or she won't have the capacity to get enough liquor. What's more, one may encounter loss of body weight, irritated stomach, or redness of the skin (The A merican Psychiatric Association, 2013) . Throughout this paper , I will examine three research articles regarding different treatment options, present alcohol dependenc y according to the biopsychosocial perspective, and investigate the most effective treatments for alcohol dependence. Three Peer - Reviewed Research Articles on Alcohol Dependence Treatment of A lcohol D ependence with L ow - dose T opiramate In a study by Paparrigopoulos, Tzavellas, Karaiskos, Kourlaba, & Liappas, (2011), "GABAergic anticonvulsants have been suggested for the treatment of liquor reliance and the avoidance of backslide" (p.1). Various studies have set up topiramate's adequacy in enhancing a singular's drinking conduct and maintaining restraint (Paparrigopoulos, Tzavellas, Karaiskos, Kourlaba, & Liappas, 2011). The motivation behind the present "open - name controlled study" was to assess adequacy and passableness of low - measurements topiramate as adjunctive treatment in liquor reliance all through the immediate post - detoxification time and for the length of time of a 16 - week follow - up after alcohol withdrawal (Paparrigopoulos, Tzavellas, Karaiskos, Kourlaba, & Liappas, 2011) . This was f ollow ed by a 7 - 10 day in - patient alcohol detoxification protocol, with 90 patients that were allotted to get either topiramate as well as psychotherapeutic treatment or psychotherapy only. Symptoms of depression and anxiety, in addition to craving, were monitored for 4 - 6 weeks without delay followed by detoxification on an in - patient basis (Paparrigopoulos, Tzavellas, Karaiskos, Kourlaba, & Liappas, 2011). Next , the two groups

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