Tag: Alcohol Abuse
Broad Eating Disorder Symptoms Linked to Later Alcohol Problems
After accounting for baseline alcohol problems, only bulimia in men and women, drive for thinness in men linked to later alcohol problems
Meds Rarely Initiated After Discharge for Alcohol Use Disorder
Strongest demographic predictor for discharge initiation of medications for alcohol use disorder was younger age
Decline in Teen Binge Drinking Seen With Implementation of Recreational Cannabis
However, coinciding increases in binge drinking seen among adults ≥31 years
Excessive Drinking Increased for Women in Their 30s
Authors say women without children show highest rates of binge drinking, alcohol use disorder
Teen Alcohol Dependence Tied to Later Depression
However, no association seen for teen alcohol consumption and depression
Primary Care Intervention Increases Prevention of Alcohol Use Disorder
However, no increase seen in AUD treatment engagement with primary care intervention including EHR decision support, performance feedback
Risk for Alcohol Use Disorder Increased After COVID-19 Infection
Elevated risk for AUD after COVID-19 infection observed in some time periods during the pandemic
Alcohol Brief Intervention Can Improve Health Outcomes in HTN
Adults with hypertension had modest but significant reduction in drinks at 12 months and in BP at 18 months
Substance Use Down Early in Pandemic for Youth, Young Adults
Authors say this may reflect peer influence on substance use, as decreases were not seen for older adults
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Tied to Risk for Alcohol Use Disorder Hospitalization
Risk for AUD hospitalization higher compared with sleeve gastrectomy and weight management programs
