This report describes a study of 116 women alcoholics and examines
the relationships between their alcoholism and their depression. Although over a one-year period, the depression of the majority diminished when they reduced or stopped their drinking, a substantial minority remained depressed. Implications of these findings for treatment are discussed.
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