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Alcohol Abuse Prognosis

Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Jul 15, 2009 2:57 pm



Alcohol Abuse Prognosis


Abstinence is necessary for successful alcoholism treatment. Alcoholics cannot resume social drinking without risking a return to dependence. Many feel they are the exception to the rule; however, for every 10 people who say they will stop drinking, only 4 do. Motivation and intervention by family or friends can help the alcoholic achieve abstinence.

Recovery from alcohol dependence is possible. DSM-IV reports one study in which 65% of patients who abused or ...Read the full article
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