학술논문
The disabling nature of comorbid depression among older DUI recipients.
Document Type
Journal Article
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Subject
*MENTAL depression
*DRUGGED driving
*COMPLICATIONS of alcoholism
*DIAGNOSIS of alcoholism
*PSYCHOLOGY of alcoholism
*AUTOMOBILE driving
*DIAGNOSIS of mental depression
*COMPARATIVE studies
*LONGITUDINAL method
*RESEARCH methodology
*MEDICAL cooperation
*PEOPLE with disabilities
*PSYCHOLOGICAL tests
*QUALITY of life
*RESEARCH
*RESEARCH funding
*EVALUATION research
*SEVERITY of illness index
*PSYCHOLOGY
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ISSN
1055-0496
Abstract
Alcoholism and depression are two of the most common and disabling mental illnesses in late life. This study is a descriptive report of a sample of 49 adults who had recently been convicted of Driving Under the Influence of alcohol (DUI). A lifetime history of alcohol abuse or dependence was present in 48 subjects (98%), while a depressive disorder occurred in 24 (49%) of the subjects. Concurrent alcoholism and depression, present in 12 subjects (24.5%), produced greater self-reported disability compared to those subjects with alcoholism alone. One-year longitudinal follow-up was available on 31 subjects (63.3%). Over the course of one year, there were no changes in drinking behavior, depressive symptoms, or self-reported quality of life. These data support previous studies that suggest greater disability in patients with concurrent mental illnesses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]