Maintained controlled drinking following severe alcohol dependence—a case study

Abstract

A case study is presented of a 10‐year follow‐up of a 46‐year‐old alcohol dependent client who chose a goal of controlled drinking on discharge from an ATU. Despite the severity of his problem, the data collected throughout the 10 year period from a variety of sources indicate that he has been successful in maintaining his goal. Variables are suggested which might have been influential in this particular individual's outcome. Copyright © 1990, Wiley Blackwell. All rights reserved