RELAPSE AMONG ALCOHOLICS WITH PHOBIC AND PANIC SYMPTOMS

A group of 35 alcoholics who indicated they had symptoms of phobia, pa nic, or both (the anxiety problem group) were compared to their matche d controls who did not indicate having anxiety problems. Comparisons o f relapse rates, reasons for relapse, and rates of emotional problems at six months posttreatment were made. Results showed that although re lapse rates were similar between the two groups, significantly more an xious subjects reported relapsing to cope with depression and experien cing problems with nervousness, tension, and anger posttreatment. Impl ications for treatment and the need for further research are discussed .