Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
The present study was undertaken to examine the personality profiles and personality disorders in alcohol‐dependent patients for determining the incidence of psychosis among them in the Indian population in a cross‐sectional study. The highest percentages of cases were reported in the age group of 31‐50 years, most of whom started alcohol intake in their twenties (68.00%), suggesting time‐dependent evolution of alcohol‐related complications. Among all 100 enrolled subjects, the highest percentages of cases were reported in the age group of 31‐40 years (45.00%) and 41‐50 years (38.00%). Most of the subjects (80.00%) were married and belonged to the Hindu religion (79.00%). The majority of them started alcohol intake in their twenties (68.00%), suggesting time‐dependent evolution of alcohol‐related complications. Most of the subjects had an education up to SSC (35.00%) or below (38.00%) and most of the subjects were manual workers. A correlation between the lower level of educational, occupational, economic status and alcohol intake was reported in this study. The results suggested that subjects' education, occupation and economic state are vital factors related to alcohol‐related complications. A higher percentage of alcoholic subjects were reported who had never taken any treatment (76.00%), suggesting that it is essential to look into the maintenance factors and consumption other than physical problems for continuing alcohol. Personality disorders were reported in almost half of the alcoholic subjects (46.00%), suggesting the importance of considering personality factors in asses. A correlation between the lower level of educational, occupational, economic status and alcohol intake was reported in this study. The results suggested that subjects' education, occupation and economic state are vital factors related to alcohol‐related complications. A higher percentage of alcoholic subjects were reported who had never taken any treatment (76%). Personality disorders were reported in (46%) of subjects suggesting the importance of considering personality factors in assessing and treating alcohol dependency in individuals. Alcohol‐induced psychosis can occur in alcohol‐related complications and is imperative in differentiating from psychosis with other illnesses and has a significant association for designing better treatment strategies.
How to cite this article:
Gowtham Reddy and G. Haritha. Prevalence of Personality Disorders and Incidence of Psychosis in Patients with Alcohol Dependence Syndrome.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2023.8.212.216
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