McGrath R E, Yahia M
Department of Psychology, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, N.J. 07666.
J Clin Psychiatry. 1993 Jul;54(7):260-2.
The purpose of the study was to examine whether some individuals who report alcohol dependence consistently deteriorate during the fall and winter months. We also explored whether this deterioration could be attributed to seasonal affective disorder.
Veterans Administration inpatients were administered a screening questionnaire concerning seasonal patterns in alcohol use and other variables. Those who suggested a fall-winter pattern were interviewed.
Six individuals were identified who met criteria for seasonal alcohol dependence (based on DSM-III-R criteria for seasonal depression). Two case summaries are provided.
Evaluation for seasonal affective disorder may be warranted in alcoholic patients. In such cases, light therapy may prove a useful adjunct to conventional treatment.
本研究的目的是调查一些报告有酒精依赖的个体在秋冬季节是否持续恶化。我们还探讨了这种恶化是否可归因于季节性情感障碍。
对退伍军人管理局的住院患者进行了一项关于饮酒季节性模式和其他变量的筛查问卷。对那些显示出秋冬模式的患者进行了访谈。
确定了6名符合季节性酒精依赖标准的个体（基于DSM-III-R季节性抑郁症标准）。提供了两个病例摘要。
酒精性患者可能有必要评估是否患有季节性情感障碍。在这种情况下，光疗可能被证明是传统治疗的有用辅助手段。
