A preliminary investigation of alexithymia in men with psychoactive substance dependence.
cross_sectional · Level IV
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Abstract
The prevalence of alexithymia in a group of newly abstinent male substance abusers (N = 44) was 50%. The alexithymic patients had significantly less ego strength and repressive defensive behavior and significantly higher levels of somatic complaints and general dysphoria.
Medical subject headings
- Affective Symptoms
- Psychotropic Drugs
- Substance-Related Disorders