Inpatient Alcohol Detox & Psychotherapy

Effectiveness of Inpatient Alcohol Detoxification and Psychotherapeutic Support Program

The aim of the study is to evaluate effectiveness of inpatient detoxification and psycho-therapeutic support, measured in terms of readiness to change and abstinence maintenance. The study participants will be the patients admitted for alcohol use disorder (age: 18 years above) at a tertiary level hospital in Kathmandu. Baseline assessments on readiness to change will be done during admission, and compared prior to and after discharge. Percentage of participants maintaining abstinence in 3 months after discharge will be another outcome to be analysed.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosed as ADS according to ICD 10

Exclusion Criteria:

• Major Psychiatric or medical comorbidity