TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2014//
TI  - Evaluation of cognitive-behavioral therapy on drinking outcome of Japanese alcoholic patients
JO  - Nihon Arukoru Yakubutsu Igakkai Zasshi
A1  - Harada, Takayuki
A1  - Yamamura, Keiko
A1  - Koshiba, Azusa
A1  - Ohishi, Hiroyo
A1  - Ohishi, Masayuki
SP  - 249
EP  - 258
VL  - 49
IS  - 5
N2  - This study examined the efficacy of a group-based cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT) for Japanese alcoholic outpatients. Participants (N = 169) were assigned either to a CBT-based relapse prevention group or a TAU (treatment as usual) group. The CBT group received 12-session CBT treatment with a structured treatment workbook once a week. The TAU group received usual daycare treatment including 12-step meeting, vocational training and leisure activities. Participants in the CBT group demonstrated a significantly low relapse rate at the end of treatment. Moreover, coping skills of the CBT group participants were significantly improved than those of the TAU group at the 6-month follow-up period. However, at the 6-month follow-up, the difference in relapse rates diminished. The effectiveness of CBT for alcoholics was well documented in Western countries but few studies were conducted outside of the West. The results provide support for the use of CBT for Japanese alcoholics.<p />  <p>Language: ja</p>
LA  - ja
SN  - 1341-8963
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -