Peer-Reviewed Publication
Alcohol Clin Exp Res2020;44(8):1658-1665.August 1, 2020Journal Article

Subtypes of Alcohol Dependence and 36-Year Mortality.

Michie N Hesselbrock1, Victor M Hesselbrock1, Grace Chan1, Frances Del Boca2, Karen Chartier3
1From the, Department of Psychiatry MC-2103, (MNH, VMH, GC), University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut, USA.
2Department of Public Health Sciences MC-6325, (FDB), University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut, USA.
3School of Social Work, (KC), Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA.

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Chronic, heavy alcohol use is associated with multiple health problems, including premature death. Further, the clinical presentation of alcohol dependence may differentially affect and predict the long-term health consequences of affected individuals. Subtypes of alcohol dependence based upon treatment intake information can help identify homogenous groups of patients for treatment pu…

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