Table 1.

The matrix of correlations between the level of alexithymia, dissociation, and sensation seeking, and an addiction to alcohol.

	Level of alcohol addiction
	Pearson’s r
Alexithymia – general score	0.483∗∗
Difficulty in verbalizing emotions	0.442∗∗
Difficulty in identifying emotions	0.440∗∗
Operational style of thinking	0.368∗∗
Dissociation – general score	0.533∗∗
Amnesia level	0.545∗∗
Absorption level	0.413∗∗
Depersonalization level	0.497∗∗
Sensation seeking – general score	0.218∗∗
Thrill and adventure seeking	0.058
Experience seeking	-0.047
Disinhibition	0.544∗∗
Boredom susceptibility	-0.044

^∗p < 0.05; ^∗∗p < 0.001.