EFFICACY OF MOTIVATION ENHANCEMENT THERAPY (MET) ON PATIENTS WITH ALCOHOL USE

EFFICACY OF MOTIVATION ENHANCEMENT THERAPY (MET) ON PATIENTS WITH ALCOHOL USE

Researcher : Mrs. Aditi Priya

Research Guide : Dr. Chitra Pandey

 SRSU, Raipur (C.G.)

INTRODUCTION

Alcohol dependence is a prior psychiatric diagnosis (DSM-IV and ICD-10) in which a person is physically or psychologically reliant on alcohol. The modern definition of alcoholism is still based on preliminary research. Over the last several decades, scientists have worked hard to identify and understand the core characteristics of alcoholism. A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol.

Alcoholism is the inability to control drinking due to both a physical and emotional dependence on alcohol.

Symptoms include repeated alcohol consumption despite related legal and health issues. Those with alcoholism may begin each day with a drink, feel guilty about their drinking and have the desire to cut down on the amount of drinking. Treatment involves counseling by a healthcare professional.