TY - JOUR AU - Morley, Kirsten C. AU - Baillie, Andrew AU - Sannibale, Claudia AU - Teesson, Maree AU - Haber, Paul S. PY - 2013 DA - 2013/11/19 TI - Integrated care for comorbid alcohol dependence and anxiety and/or depressive disorder: study protocol for an assessor-blind, randomized controlled trial JO - Addiction Science & Clinical Practice SP - 19 VL - 8 IS - 1 AB - A major barrier to successful treatment in alcohol dependence is psychiatric comorbidity. During treatment, the time to relapse is shorter, the drop-out rate is increased, and long-term alcohol consumption is greater for those with comorbid major depression or anxiety disorder than those with an alcohol use disorder with no comorbid mental disorder. The treatment of alcohol dependence and psychological disorders is often the responsibility of different services, and this can hinder the treatment process. Accordingly, there is a need for an effective integrated treatment for alcohol dependence and comorbid anxiety and/or depression. SN - 1940-0640 UR - https://doi.org/10.1186/1940-0640-8-19 DO - 10.1186/1940-0640-8-19 ID - Morley2013 ER -