The Depression Evaluation Service is a nationally recognized depression research and treatment group with funding from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. The first step in the treatment program consists of an in-depth evaluation of each prospective patient. It offers treatment to those people whose alcoholism appears to result from an underlying depression or anxiety disorder and who are free of medical illness. Those who are eligible for the program are assigned to an individual psychiatrist and counselor for scheduled appointments throughout treatment. Those who are not eligible will be given appropriate referrals.
Treatment consists of the combined use of antidepressant medication and alcoholism counseling.
There is a modest charge for physical examination before entering treatment. All subsequent treatment during the study, including psychiatric visits, counseling sessions, laboratory tests, electrocardiogram and medication, is free. Participants must meet research criteria. Site is handicapped-accessible.