Depressive disorders are common among problem drinkers, said Vania Modesto- Lowe, M.D., M.P.H., assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry, who is studying the effectiveness of the antidepressant Nefazondone, an approved drug that helps people with depression. It will contribute to our knowledge about the use of antidepressants for treating depressed problem drinkers, and it offers participants hope for a fresh start in the new millennium. They will receive an evaluation of their overall health. All participants will receive eight psychotherapy sessions and will be randomly selected to take the study drug or an inactive placebo pill. Behavior can change when an individual is motivated and supported.
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