1978
DOI: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.1978.tb00115.x
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‘Mixed’ (Drug Abusing) and ‘Pure’ Alcoholics: A Socio‐medical Comparison

Abstract: The social and medical characteristics of 228 'mixed' (drug abusing) and 773 'pure' alcoholics admitted to an inpatient treatment facility were compared. The mixed group, besides being younger, was sociologically more isolated and disaffiliated than was the pure group. As well, the mixed alcoholics were, in general, 'sicker' medically than were their nondrug-abusing counterparts. The recorded lifetime frequencies of neurological, genitourinary, respiratory and locomotor illnesses were all greater in the mixed … Show more

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“…We found the use of BZDs to be significantly higher among those with lifetime alcohol use disorders. Alcohol dependence and the associated use of legal psychotropic drugs have been identified in several clinical studies [ 38 - 40 ]. Those with alcohol use disorders may use BZDs with alcohol or as a substitute when alcohol is unavailable.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…We found the use of BZDs to be significantly higher among those with lifetime alcohol use disorders. Alcohol dependence and the associated use of legal psychotropic drugs have been identified in several clinical studies [ 38 - 40 ]. Those with alcohol use disorders may use BZDs with alcohol or as a substitute when alcohol is unavailable.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…For example, those dependent on both alcohol and drugs may have higher levels of psychiatric severity, different symptomatology (Kandel and Yamaguchi, 1993;Robins et al, 1984), more severe medical problems, and more social isolation (Ashley et al, 1978). They also may differ in patterns of early use, with alcohol historically described as a "gateway" or "stepping stone" to other drug use (Kandel et al, 1992).…”
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“…In two separate studies looking at BZD users in alcohol detoxification facilities, 116,160 46% to 70% were felt to be using BZDs appropriately, while 30% to 54% were not. Unfortunately, these two studies used arbitrary definitions of abuse, making the results difficult to interpret.…”
Section: Benzodiazepine Abusementioning
confidence: 99%