Article
Increased anxiety and other similarities in temperament of alcoholics with and without antisocial personality disorder across three diverse populations.
Alcohol (Fayetteville, N.Y.) - 1 Feb 2007
Ducci Francesca, Enoch Mary-Anne, Funt Samuel, Virkkunen Matti, Albaugh Bernard, Goldman David
Abstract excerpt
According to Cloninger's model, type I alcoholics are thought to be innately vulnerable to anxiety and depression. In contrast, type II alcoholics are thought to have increased likelihood of antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) and reduced anxiety. However, allostatic activations of stress, anxiety, and dysphoria may be a common thread in alcohol use disorders (AUDs). Our aim was to find commonalities and...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.