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ArticleAnnals of medicine2025

Network characteristics of comorbid symptoms in alcohol use disorder.

Xin Yu, Wen Zhang, Can Wang, Guolin Mi, Xiuzhe Chen, Yanhu Wang, Xu Chen

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Xin YuSchool of Special Education and Rehabilitation, BinZhou Medical University, Yantai, China.ORCID 0009-0009-0560-363X
Wen ZhangDepartment of Psychiatry, Binzhou People's Hospital, Shandong First Medical University, Binzhou, China.
Can WangDepartment of Psychiatry, Shandong Mental Health Center, Shandong University, Jinan, China.
Guolin MiDepartment of Psychiatry, Shandong Mental Health Center, Shandong University, Jinan, China.
Xiuzhe ChenDepartment of Psychiatry, Shandong Mental Health Center, Shandong University, Jinan, China.
Yanhu WangDepartment of Psychiatry, Shandong Mental Health Center, Shandong University, Jinan, China.
Xu ChenSchool of Special Education and Rehabilitation, BinZhou Medical University, Yantai, China.ORCID 0000-0003-1401-1571

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Abstract

backgroundIndividuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD) often experience symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and decreased sleep quality. Although these are not diagnostic criteria, they may increase dependence risk and complicate treatment. This study aims to analyze comorbidities and their complex relationships in AUD patients through epidemiological surveys and network analysis. MATERIALS AND

methodsUsing multi-stage stratified cluster random sampling, we selected 27,913 individuals and identified those with AUD for the study. All screened subjects were assessed with the General Health Questionnaire, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and Simple Coping Style Questionnaire, and diagnosed according to DSM-IV criteria. Network analysis and visualization were performed in R 4.4.0. The

resultsIn the partial correlation network, among the three major comorbidity categories, 'anxiety/depression' was most strongly associated with 'sleep quality'. 'Anxiety/depression' and 'sleep quality' had the highest node centrality, with 'sleep latency' also showing notable centrality. The DAG results indicated that 'sleep latency' had the highest probability priority, directly affecting 'anxiety/depression' and key sleep quality symptoms such as 'subjective sleep quality', 'sleep disturbances', 'sleep duration', and 'sleep efficiency', while also indirectly influencing other symptoms.

conclusionsAmong the comorbid symptoms of AUD, sleep latency appears to be a key factor in triggering other comorbid symptoms. This study provides a basis for interventions aimed at reducing the comorbid symptoms of AUD and promoting recovery.

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AlcoholismAnxietyDepressionAdaptation, PsychologicalAdultComorbidityFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSleep QualitySleep Wake DisordersSurveys and QuestionnairesAlcohol use disordercoping stylesepidemiological surveysmental healthnetwork analysis methodsleep quality

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