알코올 의존, 병식과 우울과의 관계

The Relationship of Alcohol Dependence, Alcohol Insight and Depression

Objectives：This study was designed to investigate the relationship of alcohol dependence, alcohol insight, and depression. Methods：The study subjects were 124 patients diagnosed with alcohol dependence. We analyzed sociodemographic characteristics and utilized the Alcohol Dependence Scale (ADS), Beck’s Depression Inventory (BDI), and the Hanil Alcohol Insight Scale (HAIS). Results：In the group with a higher level of depression, more severe alcohol dependence showed (p=0.003). The mean BDI score was higher than that of other groups in severe alcohol dependence (p=0.000). The ADS score was related to the BDI score (p=0.000). However, we could not find any correlation between the HAIS and the BDI. Conclusion：Depressive mood is related to alcohol dependence, so intervention to treat depression is needed for managing alcohol dependence.