Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10447662 Journal of Anxiety Disorders 2011 5 Pages PDF
Abstract
▶ A minority of anxiety-disordered individuals self-medicate symptoms with alcohol. ▶ Self-medicators drink more and are at higher risk for alcohol dependence. ▶ Amount of alcohol consumed mediates this risk for dependence. ▶ Alcohol treatment/prevention should be focused on sub-group of self-medicators.
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The prevalence and clinical implications of self-medication among individuals with anxiety disorders
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