Auditory brainwave stimulation in treating alcoholic depression

Percept Mot Skills. 1997 Feb;84(1):226. doi: 10.2466/pms.1997.84.1.226.

Abstract

An auditory technology is briefly examined describing brainwave patterns and use associated with lower mean MMPI-2 Depression reported by 9 alcoholics at posttest than 15 controls. An exploratory trial with Native Alaskans/Americans gave positive indications for some consideration as a further alternative treatment.

MeSH terms

  • Acoustic Stimulation
  • Alcoholism / complications*
  • Auditory Perception / physiology*
  • Biofeedback, Psychology / methods*
  • Brain / physiology
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Depressive Disorder / diagnosis
  • Depressive Disorder / etiology
  • Depressive Disorder / therapy*
  • Electroencephalography*
  • Humans
  • Inuit
  • MMPI
  • Treatment Outcome