Demographic and clinical characteristics between male patients with alcohol-dependence (ADPs) and male healthy controls (HCs)
| Alcohol-depent patients (n=15) | Healthy controls (n=15) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean are (years) | 47.53±6.51 | 47.60±3.91 | p=0.902 |
| Gender (male/female) | 15/0 | 15/0 | p=1.000 |
| Handedness (right: left: mixed) | 15:0:0 | 15:0:0 | p=1.000 |
| Education (years) | 12.27±2.71 | 14.53±2.20 | p=0.023 |
| Duration of smoking (years) | 26.87±9.25 | 16.87±12.69 | p=0.015 |
| Clinical rating scales | |||
| Duration of drinking per week (days) | 4.73±2.05 | 1.57±1.79 | p<0.000 |
| BMAST | 22.27±5.36 | 2.07±3.59 | p<0.000 |
| AUDIT-K | 31.47±7.17 | 11.87±6.83 | p<0.000 |
*Mann-Whitney U-test. **Chi square test.
AUDIT-K: Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test-Korea, BMAST: Brief Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test.