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Trajectory of Anxiety and Depression Symptoms during Alcohol Treatment May Predict Relapse

Researchers have identified anxiety and depression symptom trajectories that may help explain the high relapse rates for people who quit drinking. A study published in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research found that almost a third of people in treatment for alcohol use disorder had symptoms of anxiety or depression, which improved more slowly than is typical-or didn't improve at all. The study suggests that identifying these symptom trajectories early in treatment may provide important clues as to who may benefit from intensive interventions to reduce the risk of relapse.

May 8, 2025


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