Citation

BMJ Group. Drug Ther. Bull. 2008; 46(2): 11-14.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, BMJ Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1136/dtb.2008.01.0003

PMID

18256176

Abstract

Alcohol misuse and depression commonly occur together. Compared with either condition alone, having both can lead to worse outcomes, including poorer adherence to medication and an increased risk of suicide. Here we focus on the treatment of unipolar depression in people who misuse alcohol.

Language: en

Keywords

Alcohol Deterrents; Alcoholism; Antidepressive Agents; Depressive Disorder; Humans; Practice Guidelines as Topic; Psychotherapy; Secondary Prevention