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Neurobiological and Clinical Characteristics According to Lesch's Typology in Alcohol Dependence
Journal of the Korean Society of Biological Psychiatry ; : 109-118, 2011.
Article in Korean | WPRIM | ID: wpr-725180
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES:

Many studies have suggested different neurobiological findings and clinical courses in alcoholism. Recently, subtyping in alcohol dependence has become essential to overcome the heterogeneity of patients. Among several criteria of subtypes, Lesch's typology is proposed to integrate biological, social, and psychological factors. This review provides neurobiological findings and treatment-responses of alcohol dependence according to Lesch's typology.

METHOD:

We searched the international published medical literature using the search terms 'Lesch's typology' and 'alcohol dependence' and using the limits 'human'.

RESULTS:

We identified 17 studies with subjects of alcohol dependence according to Lesch's typology.

CONCLUSION:

They indicated that each subtype of Lesch's typology can have specific neurobiological factors and different clinical responses as follows. Lesch's subtype 1 is characterized by severe withdrawal symptoms and associated with elevated glutamate and homocysteine. Lesch's subtype 2 is defined by individuals who drink alcohol as self-medication for anxiety. Their craving has significant positive correlations with prolactin, leptin level, or intake-volume (vasopressin). Lesch's subtype 4 is related to cerebral dysfunction and associated with increased glutamate and left-handedness. Clinical trials showed that naltrexone was effective in Lesch's subtype 3 and 4 patients, while acamprosate was effective in the subtypes 1 and 2.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Anxiety / Prolactin / Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / Taurine / Population Characteristics / Glutamic Acid / Leptin / Alcoholism / Homocysteine / Naltrexone Type of study: Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: Korean Journal: Journal of the Korean Society of Biological Psychiatry Year: 2011 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Anxiety / Prolactin / Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / Taurine / Population Characteristics / Glutamic Acid / Leptin / Alcoholism / Homocysteine / Naltrexone Type of study: Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: Korean Journal: Journal of the Korean Society of Biological Psychiatry Year: 2011 Type: Article