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KMID : 0915820110120020093
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Journal of Korean Alcohol Science
2011 Volume.12 No. 2 p.93 ~ p.107
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Moderating Effect of Family Support on the Relapse of Alcoholics
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Lee Joon-Seok
Yoon Myeong-Sook
Lee Bun-Hee
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Abstract
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Objectives: Alcohol dependence is a chronic condition with a high risk of relapse. The purpose of this study was to investigate the moderating effects of family support between relapse related factors and relapse among alcoholics.
Methods: A total of 764 answers were collected from alcoholics who admitted to the hospital and a face to face survey by mental health social worker were conducted. Collected data were analyzed by frequency, t-test, one way ANOVA, moderated multiple regression.
Results: First, major characteristics of subjects reported male, over 40 years old, no spouse, unemployment, dual-disorder, positive alcohol family history, 16.92 years old drinking onset, 5.84 admission for alcoholism treatment, 4.77 per weekly drinking. Second, younger age, no spouse, unemployment, higher weekly drinking, alcohol family history, family support were significantly related to the relapse. Third, family support moderated between weekly drinking and relapse of alcoholics.
Conclusion: Based on these findings, the research discussion reinforced the importance of developing effective relapse prevention program of alcoholics and more practical focus on family recovering process.
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KEYWORD
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alcoholic, relapse, family support, moderating effect
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