Cluster analysis of patients with alcohol use disorder featuring alexithymia, depression, and diverse drinking behavior.
Kazuhiro KuriharaHiroyuki EnokiHotaka ShinzatoYoshikazu TakaesuTsuyoshi KondoPublished in: Neuropsychopharmacology reports (2024)
The multidimensional model with alexithymia, depression, and diverse drinking behavior provided possible practical classification of AUD. The alexithymic subtype may require more caution, and additional support for negative affect may be necessary due to accompanying mood problems and various maladaptive drinking behaviors.