A Comparison of Borderline and Non-Borderline Alcoholic Patients

Attempts to document systematically the presence of borderline personality disorder in alcoholic patients were made in 94 alcoholic patients consecutively admitted to an inpatient alcoholism program. Using conservative criteria, 12.8% of alcoholic patients could be designated as having borderline disorders. Borderline alcoholics were significantly younger & were more likely to have a history of drug abuse, suicide attempts & accidents. Diminshed satisfaction with self & family was reported.(DD)