Predicting utilization of formal and informal help among general hospital inpatients with alcohol use disorders
International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research Volume 17 Issue S1, Pages S70 - S73


The aim of this prospective study was to identify predictors of utilizing formal and informal help among currently non-help-seeking individuals with alcohol use disorders.

Intention to seek help and prior help-seeking were identified as central predictors for formal and informal help-seeking.

The lack of utilization of formal help among persons with alcohol use disorders may be reduced by focusing professional interventions on enhancing help-seeking motivation.

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