PSYC 100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 14: Liver Disease, Insomnia, Depressant
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Extensive history of prior treatment for alcohol abuse and dependence. Depressed, anxious and irritable fidgeted frequently. Motivation for treatment: fear he would not be able to drive again. Verbally abusive and physically abusive to wife when drinking. Wife was ex wife from 2nd marriage. Reconciled and lived with her and her child. Drank 1 pint of vodka a day. Withdrawal: sweating, trembling, insomnia, anxiety, nausea, and restlessness. Drinking when he is 18, went to the military. 17 yrs: chief of a ship in the u. s. navy. Separated from high school sweet heart when he began training married her 5 yrs later. Father abusive to him and his mother suffer psychologically bc of it. Mother remained with father and endured physical abuse. Found out mother actually died 3 months earlier she fell down stairs thought that was suspicious. Drink more heavily control his feelings of rage and sadness. Alcohol reduced frequency of his nightmares made him sleep better.
