Behavioral and cognitive-behavioral treatments for alcoholism: research opportunities

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This article identifies current areas in the study of cognitive and behavioral therapy for alcohol abuse that require further investigation. Relevant topics include the investigation of drinking cues, reinforcement schedules for alcoholics, coping skills, the use of behavioral marital therapy, and relapse prevention techniques.

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Assessment of binge drinking of alcohol in highly educated employees

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The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test was found to be an inadequate measure of binge drinking in an employee population with high education levels. The necessary level of sensitivity was achieved by directly asking subjects to state the largest number of alcoholic drinks consumed in one drinking session.

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The unique relationship between fear of cognitive dyscontrol and self-reports of problematic drinking

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The relationship in a nonclinical sample is investigated between fear of cognitive dyscontrol and self-reports of problematic drinking. The results suggest that fear of cognitive dyscontrol is uniquely associated with self-reports of problematic drinking behaviors and attitudes.

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