The Association between Alcohol Dependence, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, and Aggression
Abstract
Aggression imparts a tremendous burden on society through violence, abuse, and damage to property and life. Alcohol dependence (AD) has been shown to be associated with increased aggression, although this has been explored in relatively few studies. Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has also been shown to be associated with aggression, and alcohol use or dependence may mediate the association between PTSD and aggression. In this study, two groups with AD (non-treatment-seeking participants and inpatient treatment-seeking) were compared to healthy controls on a measure of self-reported aggression. In addition, within the inpatients, a mediation model tested whether the association between PTSD and aggression was mediated by severity of alcohol dependence. Consistent with our hypothesis, the results suggested that AD is associated with self-reported aggression. Individuals with AD reported higher levels of self-reported aggression than those without AD. Moreover, within inpatients with AD, severity of AD was positively associated with self-reported aggression.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 15, 2017
- Accession Number
- AD1128241
Entities
People
- Jared Bollinger
Organizations
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences