Coping methods and reasons for not drinking

Author(s): Kurtz, N. R.

Journal/Book: Subst Use Misuse. 1998; 33: 270 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016. Marcel Dekker Inc. 1591-1610.

Abstract: Methods for coping with stress and reasons for not drinking were examined among abstinent alcoholics to determine whether change occurred with length of sobriety. Results showed that 1) alcoholics with briefer abstinence relied more heavily on coping methods, 2) alcoholics relied less on negative than positive coping methods regardless of length of sobriety, and 3) the number and types of reasons for not drinking did not vary with length of sobriety, rather, several positive reasons for not drinking continued as motivators. Concerning coping methods, the authors speculate that as alcoholics remain sober longer, coping methods become less important or automatic and less conscious.

Note: Article Amodeo M, Boston Univ, Alcohol & Drug Inst Policy Training & Res, 264 Bay State Rd, Boston,MA 02215 USA

Keyword(s): coping methods; reasons for not drinking; abstinent alcoholics; STRESS RESISTANCE; NATURAL-HISTORY; ALCOHOLISM; PERSONALITY; RELAPSE

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