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The Predictive Utility of Health Preoccupations and Outcome Expectancies Prior to Benzodiazepine Withdrawal

O'Connor, Kieron, Bélanger, Lynda, Aardema, Frederick, Pérodeau, Guilhème, Harel, François·2012·Journal of Substance Use

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study was to examine the predictive utility of measuring health preoccupations and outcome expectancies prior to tapered benzodiazepine (BZD) withdrawal. Method: In an initial exploratory study, 44 adult participants (18–65) with a principal diagnosis of either anxiety or insomnia or both and wishing to discontinue BZD use were administered a Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Outcome Expectancy Scale (B-WOES) pre- and post-tapered withdrawal. Results: Two factors emerged from the health preoccupation section of the B-WOES: personal well-being and somatic concerns. A third subscale was derived from the section of the B-WOES measuring outcome expectancies if BZD were discontinued: an enhanced positive experience factor. A replication on a second independent sample of 38 adult participants (18–65) confirmed the three-factor structure. Conclusion: In the pooled data, the first two preoccupation subscales emerged as significant predictors of outcome following a tapered withdrawal program, so health preoccupations as well as outcome expectancies prior to discontinuation may impact on the discontinuation process.

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Authors
O'Connor, K., Bélanger, L., Aardema, F., Pérodeau, G., & Harel, F.
Affiliations
  • Université Laval (CA)
  • Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal (CA)
  • Université du Québec en Outaouais (CA)
  • Hôtel-Dieu de Québec (CA)
Venue
Journal of Substance Use
Published
2012-03-09
Volume
17
Issue
2
Pages
122-133
ISSN
  • 1465-9891 (ISSN-L)
  • 1475-9942
OpenAlex
W2127318963
Cited by
4
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50
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2025: 1 · 2022: 1 · 2021: 1 · 2016: 1
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journal article
Language
en
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Journal of Substance Use (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Sleep and related disorders
Keywords
benzodiazepine withdrawal, outcome expectations, benzodiazepine tapering, anxiety, insomnia, somatic symptoms, personal well-being, positive experiences

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