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Substance Abuse
Sarah Callinan, Michael Livingston, Paul Dietze, Gerhard Gmel, Robin Room
Summary: Frequency of alcohol consumption is a stronger predictor of dependence and harmful drinking in younger drinkers, while quantity per occasion has a stronger influence on the overall AUDIT score. However, in older drinkers, frequency is not always a significant predictor of dependence and is a weak predictor of harmful drinking.
Review
Substance Abuse
Lakshmi Kumar, Carillon J. Skrzynski, Kasey G. Creswell
Summary: Individuals with alcohol use disorder show deficits in empathy compared to healthy controls. Lower empathy is associated with heavier alcohol consumption and more alcohol problems in non-clinical samples.
Review
Substance Abuse
Fiona R. Beyer, Ryan P. W. Kenny, Eugenie Johnson, Deborah M. Caldwell, Claire Garnett, Stephen Rice, Julija Simpson, Colin Angus, Dawn Craig, Matt Hickman, Susan Michie, Eileen F. S. Kaner
Summary: This study compares the effectiveness of practitioner versus digitally delivered interventions for reducing hazardous and harmful alcohol consumption. The findings suggest that practitioner delivered interventions are more effective in reducing consumption up to 6 months, but there is no evidence of a difference at 12 months.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
A. K. Stevely, D. Mackay, M. H. Alava, A. Brennan, P. S. Meier, A. Sasso, J. Holmes
Summary: The introduction of minimum unit price policy in Scotland did not reduce the proportion of harmful drinkers, but it did decrease the prevalence of hazardous drinking.
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Magdalena Rowicka
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate the motives behind changing drinking habits from heavy or dependent drinking to recreational drinking. The results showed that current dependent drinkers had higher scores on all dimensions of drinking motives compared to low-risk drinkers. There were also differences in motives to decrease drinking between current dependent and former heavy drinkers, which could inform prevention strategies and therapeutic approaches.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Letter
Medicine, General & Internal
Jeffrey T. Howard, Jessica K. Perrotte, Kassandra Flores, Caleb Leong, Joseph David Nocito, Krista J. Howard
Summary: This cross-sectional study examines the prevalence trends of binge drinking and heavy alcohol consumption among pregnant women and nonpregnant women from 2011 to 2020.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Alua Yeskendir, Daniel Eisenberg, Mark S. Kaplan
Summary: This study aimed to explore the association between alcohol use and suicide mortality in Kazakhstan. The results showed that male suicide decedents were more likely to use alcohol prior to suicide than females. Male suicide decedents younger than 45 years old and using suicide methods such as poisoning, immolation, and drowning were more likely to engage in acute alcohol use.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Review
Cell Biology
Amelie H. Ohlrogge, Lars Frost, Renate B. Schnabel
Summary: Tobacco smoking and alcohol consumption are common and socially accepted, but they are also important risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, particularly atrial fibrillation and stroke. The alterations in atrial myocardium associated with smoking and alcohol involve complex mechanisms and factors, including pathophysiology, environment, and society.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lauren Halsall, Patricia Irizar, Sam Burton, Sara Waring, Susan Giles, Laura Goodwin, Andrew Jones
Summary: Approximately one fifth of healthcare professionals drink to hazardous levels, with higher prevalence estimates observed during the COVID-19 pandemic. It may be that healthcare professionals used alcohol to cope with the additional trauma and stressors. Further research is needed to investigate whether this is sustained in the post-pandemic period.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Seong-Uk Baek, Jong-Uk Won, Jin-Ha Yoon
Summary: This study explores the correlation between long working hours and the onset of risky alcohol use. The study involved a representative sample of 11,226 workers in South Korea and used the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test to assess risky alcohol use. The findings indicate that working over 55 hours per week is associated with a higher likelihood of risky alcohol use, and this association is observed in both male and female workers. Cumulative exposure to long working hours (>40 hours per week) is positively correlated with risky alcohol use in a dose-dependent manner. Therefore, implementing appropriate work-hour policies is crucial in preventing workers from engaging in risky alcohol use.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Matthew R. Pearson, Adam D. Wilson, Dylan K. Richards, Katie Witkiewitz
Summary: Long-term follow-up studies on individuals with AUD revealed that those who displayed high functionality but did not meet low-risk drinking standards after one year of treatment maintained a high level of psychosocial functioning up to three years post-treatment.
Article
Substance Abuse
Ludwig Kraus, Johanna K. Loy, Sally Olderbak, Bjorn Trolldal, Mats Ramstedt, Johan Svensson, Jukka Toerroenen
Summary: The decrease in adolescent drinking in Sweden may not persist into early adulthood. However, reductions in alcohol intake among light/moderate drinkers appear to continue into adulthood, and more recent cohorts show a lower prevalence rate of heavy episodic drinking.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ravikan Nonkhuntod, Suchuan Yu
Summary: This paper investigates the relationship between heavy drinkers and peer pressure using a spatial autoregressive model (SAR) in Thailand. The study finds a significant and positive peer effect on alcohol consumption among heavy drinkers, as well as a negative relationship between education level and alcohol consumption. These findings provide insights into the peer effect and alcohol consumption behavior and can be utilized by policymakers to formulate effective strategies to reduce alcohol consumption rate in Thailand.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Elsa Caballeria, Maria Teresa Pons-Cabrera, Mercedes Balcells-Olivero, Fleur Braddick, Rebecca Gordon, Antoni Gual, Silvia Matrai, Hugo Lopez-Pelayo
Summary: No- and low-alcohol drinks may increase craving and desire to drink in patients with alcohol use disorder and heavy or high-risk drinkers. Consumption of these drinks in these populations may trigger physiological responses similar to those experienced when using alcohol. Furthermore, heavy drinkers tend to use NoLo drinks in addition to their regular alcohol consumption rather than as a substitution.
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Psychology, Clinical
Mary Beth Miller, Lindsey K. Freeman, Chelsea B. Deroche, Chan Jeong Park, Nicole A. Hall, Christina S. McCrae
Summary: The study found that there are reciprocal associations between subjective sleep efficiency and alcohol use among young adult drinkers with insomnia, but these results were not replicated using objective measures.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Regina Christiansen, Anette S. Nielsen
Summary: Alcohol use is a challenge in eldercare and social care. The paper suggests that alcohol exacerbates the difficulty in eldercare, such as finding a balance between older adults' personal freedom and the care workers' responsibility. Different values of older adults, care workers, managers, and relatives make communication and interaction difficult in problematic alcohol-related situations.
NURSING PHILOSOPHY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Veronica S. C. Pisinger, Sofie Have Hoffmann, Rikke Krolner, Janne Tolstrup
Summary: This study examined the impact of implementing a common alcohol policy on students' drinking patterns. The results showed no significant difference in drinking patterns between schools with and without a common policy, and alcohol consumption among high-school students remained stable and high in both 2014 and 2019.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Anne Sofie Plum Christensen, Veronica Pisinger, Anne Friis Krarup, Peter Dalum, Lau Caspar Thygesen, Janne Schurmann Tolstrup
Summary: Excessive alcohol consumption among young people is a global public health concern due to its negative impact on short- and long-term well-being. This study investigated the association between weekly alcohol consumption and various measures of poor well-being among students aged 15-25 years in Denmark. The findings revealed a U-shaped relationship, where both non-drinkers and heavy drinkers had higher odds of poor well-being compared to moderate drinkers. Understanding these associations can contribute to reducing alcohol consumption and promoting well-being among young students.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Ulrik Becker, Amalie Timmermann, Ola Ekholm, Morten Gronbaek, Asbjorn Mohr Drewes, Srdan Novovic, Camilla Nojgaard, Soren Schou Olesen, Janne Schurmann Tolstrup
Summary: This study analyzed the effects of drinking pattern and type of alcohol on the risk of acute and chronic pancreatitis. The results showed that increased alcohol intake was associated with increased development of pancreatitis. Frequent binge drinking and long-term drinking (daily drinking) were associated with the development of pancreatitis. The intake of large amounts of spirits and beer was associated with the development of acute and chronic pancreatitis, while the consumption of wine was not associated with the development of pancreatitis.
ALCOHOL AND ALCOHOLISM
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Stine Schramm, Thorkild I. A. Sorensen, Michael Davidsen, Janne S. Tolstrup
Summary: Obesity prevalence in Denmark has steadily increased from 6.1% in 1987 to 18.4% in 2021, affecting both men and women across all age groups. The increase is primarily due to secular changes over time, and not influenced by birth cohorts.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Veronica Sofie Clara Pisinger, Sanne Pagh Moller, Susan Andersen, Janne S. S. Tolstrup
Summary: The study aimed to test the hypothesis that young people with perceived parental alcohol problems have higher dropout rates in high school and lower grade point average (GPA) at graduation compared to young people without perceived parental alcohol problems. The results showed that young people with perceived parental alcohol problems had higher dropout rates and lower grades compared to those without, regardless of gender and socioeconomic position. Evidence-based interventions are needed to support young people with parental alcohol problems in the educational system.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Ali Ebrahimi, Uffe Kock Wiil, Ruben Baskaran, Abdolrahman Peimankar, Kjeld Andersen, Anette Sogaard Nielsen
Summary: This study proposes an effective alcohol use disorder prediction model that can be used in a clinical decision support system. By utilizing machine learning methods, the model can diagnose patients with alcohol use disorder earlier. The results show that the model outperforms other single models and achieves high classification performance, and a prototype of the alcohol use disorder decision support system is designed.
BMC BIOINFORMATICS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kristine Romer Thomsen, Lotte Vallentin-Holbech, Synnove Xylander, Kaare Bro Wellnitz, Janne Tolstrup, Anette Sogaard Nielsen, Sarah W. Feldstein Ewing
Summary: The study examines the efficacy, feasibility, and acceptability of prevention interventions targeting school, parent, and student levels at Danish high schools. It hypothesizes that a structural intervention combined with group-based Motivational Interviewing can reduce hazardous alcohol use and related health issues among adolescents.
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Louise Hjarnaa, Sanne Pagh Moller, Alberte Brix Curtis, Ulrik Becker, Ove Andersen, Fartein Ask Torvik, Janne Schurmann Tolstrup
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between alcohol consumption and academic performance in teenagers. The findings showed that binge drinking and high weekly alcohol intake were associated with lower academic performance and increased risk of dropping out. These effects were consistent across different socioeconomic backgrounds and levels of academic ambition.
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Clara Girault, Stine Schramm, Janne S. S. Tolstrup, Ola Ekholm, Maja Bramming
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate changes in the prevalence of loneliness in Denmark from 2000 to 2021 using age-period-cohort analysis. The study analyzed data from the Danish Health and Morbidity Surveys conducted in 2000, 2005, 2010, 2013, 2017, and 2021. The results showed that the prevalence of adult loneliness increased over time, with the largest increase observed among the youngest age group.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Janne S. Tolstrup, Sofie Kruckow, Ulrik Becker, Ove Andersen, Susan M. Sawyer, Srinivasa Vittal Katikireddi, Sanne Pagh Moller
Summary: This study investigated the association between socioeconomic position (SEP) and alcohol-related hospital contacts in adolescents, and whether differences in risk can be explained by levels of alcohol consumption, drinking pattern, and substance use. The findings showed that despite similar levels of alcohol consumption, socioeconomically disadvantaged adolescents are more likely to experience alcohol-related harm, regardless of differences in drinking pattern or substance use. Therefore, future preventive strategies should prioritize young adolescents, especially those who are most disadvantaged.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Sofie Kruckow, Ziggi Ivan Santini, Louise Hjarnaa, Ulrik Becker, Ove Andersen, Janne S. Tolstrup
Summary: This study investigated the dose-response relationship between alcohol intake and the risk of hospital contacts due to alcohol and unintentional injuries in adolescents. The results showed that adolescents who drink alcohol have an increased risk of hospital admissions due to alcohol and unintentional injuries, suggesting the need for awareness and prevention measures for youth drinking.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sara Wallhed Finn, Anna Mejldal, Anette Sogaard Nielsen
Summary: The study aims to investigate barriers to seeking treatment for alcohol use disorders (AUD). The most common barriers identified are stigma and shame, with individuals being reluctant to admit their problem and fear the consequences and judgment from others. Participants with higher severity of alcohol use and women with high severity of alcohol use reported more barriers to seeking treatment.
ARCHIVES OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Ole Grummedal, Marie Strom Zangenberg, Janne Schurmann Tolstrup
Summary: This study found that individuals who had access to a wider variety of alcoholic drinks consumed more alcohol and experienced more severe hangover symptoms the next day compared to those who were limited to one type of drink.
DRUGS HABITS AND SOCIAL POLICY
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Jeppe Sig Juelsgaard Tryggedsson, Kjeld Andersen, Silke Behrendt, Randi Bilberg, Michael P. Bogenschutz, Gerhard Buehringer, Anette Sogaard Nielsen
Summary: In older adults receiving treatment for DSM-5 AUD, small but significant improvements in overall perceived health were observed over time. Improvements that persisted over one year were seen in the domains of physical health, psychological health, social relationships, and environmental health. However, overall perceived quality of life did not change significantly over time. Gender was not found to be associated with changes in quality of life.
ALCOHOL-CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)