Relationship between self-stigma about alcohol dependence and severity of alcohol drinking and craving.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The correlates and consequences of stigma surrounding alcohol use are complex. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is typically accompanied by self-stigma, due to numerous factors, such as shame, guilt and negative stereotypes. Few studies have empirically examined the possible association between self-stigma and alcohol-related outcomes.

Objective

To investigate the relationship between self-stigma about alcohol dependence and the severity of alcohol consumption and craving.

Methods

In a sample of 64 participants, the majority of whom had a diagnosis of AUD (51), bivariate correlations were first conducted between Self-Stigma and Alcohol Dependence Scale (SSAD-Apply subscale) scores and Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) scores, Alcohol Timeline Foll

SUBMITTER: Crozier ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10668173 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature