PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS AND TREATMENT BARRIERS ASSOCIATED WITH RELAPSE IN ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
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Keywords
Alcohol Dependence, Relapse, Treatment Delay, Psychosocial Determinants, Addiction Recovery
Abstract
Alcohol dependence is a chronic and relapsing disorder marked by compulsive alcohol consumption and significant impairment in psychosocial functioning. Despite the availability of treatment modalities, relapse and delayed treatment-seeking behavior remain critical challenges. This study explores the multifaceted determinants of relapse and treatment delay, emphasizing psychological, social, biological, and systemic factors. A synthesis of existing literature reveals that psychological distress, social stigma, and limited healthcare access are primary contributors to poor treatment outcomes. Implementing comprehensive, integrative care models tailored to these challenges may enhance recovery trajectories and mitigate relapse rates.
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Dr. CH.Rohith Srivathsava, Dr.S.Bharathi, & Dr. Chenchu Jahnavi Byrapogu. (2054). PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS AND TREATMENT BARRIERS ASSOCIATED WITH RELAPSE IN ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY. Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, 32(2), 1366-1374. https://doi.org/10.53555/96765r62
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Dr. CH.Rohith Srivathsava
Postgraduate,Department of Psychiatry, S.V.Medical College, Tirupati.
Dr.S.Bharathi
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, S.V.Medical College, Tirupati.
Dr. Chenchu Jahnavi Byrapogu
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, S.V.Medical College, Tirupati.
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Dr. CH.Rohith Srivathsava, Dr.S.Bharathi, & Dr. Chenchu Jahnavi Byrapogu. (2054). PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS AND TREATMENT BARRIERS ASSOCIATED WITH RELAPSE IN ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY. Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, 32(2), 1366-1374. https://doi.org/10.53555/96765r62