Drinking goal selection in behavioral self-management treatment of chronic alcoholics

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The relationship of self-imposed abstinence and moderate drinking among chronic alcoholics is evaluated. A 12-month behavioral management treatment program found 46% of 106 subjects chose abstinence, 44% chose moderate drinking and 9% were undecided. Subjects who decided to reduce their alcohol consumption over a 12-month follow-up period reported successful outcomes. The implications of the follow-up results are also evaluated.

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Using the NORC DSM screen for gambling problems as an outcome measure for pathological g ambling: psychometric evaluation

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The National Opinion Research Center DSM Screen for Gambling Problems (NODS), a population-based telephone-screening tool to identify gambling problems according to DSM-IV criteria, was examined as a potential outcome measure for gambling treatment studies. The NODS was administered to problem gamblers as part of a 1-year follow-up after a brief treatment, and showed promise as an outcome measure of gambling problems.

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Processes of changing gambling behavior

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Research is presented concerning the processes which were used by 37 recovered problem gamblers to change their gambling behavior. The use of self-reevaluation, self-liberation and dramatic relief are discussed.

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