psychological

Last reviewed 01/2018

These include:

  • depression:
    • depression may result from alcohol abuse
    • depressed patients may drink to improve their mood
  • anxiety
  • personality disturbance - for example, avoidance of responsibilities at home and at work
  • memory impairment
  • suicidal behaviour - higher suicide rate in alcoholics
  • pathological jealousy
  • alcohol hallucinosis