일차성 성인남자 알코올중독 입원환자의 우울정도에 따른 임상양상 비교

Comparison of Clinical Features by Severity of Depression in Hospitalized Male Chronic Alcoholics

The purpose of study was to explore the relationships between clinical features of alcoholics and severity of depression in 116 male chronic alcoholics who admitted to National Seoul Mental Hospital, Keyo Mental Hospital and Chung Ryang Ri Mental Hospital. Each of these patients was assessed by Beck Depression Inventory, Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory(383 items), Questionnaire(about demographic data, drinking history & patterns, acute signs and chronic signs & alcohol-ralated problems) at least 4 weeks after admission. These assessments were fully completed by 78 alcoholics. The results are summarized as follows : 1) In high-depressed group (G ro u p 2) ，BDI scores were above 22. In low-depresed group (Group 1)，BDI scores were below 14. Each mean score was 31.25± 6.46, 8.67±4.31 in Group 2 & in Group 1，respectively. 2) There was no significant difference in demographic data between Group 1 and Group 2. 3) As to drinking history & patterns, high-depressed patients began regular drinking earlier and experienced more frequent intoxication than low-depressed patients, significantly. 4) As to results of MMPI, Group 2，as compared with Group 1，showed significantly higher scores on overall scales, except L, K, 5(Mf), 9(Ma) scales. Each MMPI profile was 2-4-7, 4-5-9 in Group 2 & in Group 1，respectively. 5) As to frequencies of acute intoxication & withdrawal sign, Group 2 showed significantly higher score of both frequencies, as compared to Group 1. 6) As to results of factor analysis about frequencies of chronic sign & alcohol-related problems, Group 2，as compared with Group 1，showed significantly more expectation of psychological (especially, beneficial) effects following alcohol consumption.