Tag: Alcohol Abuse

However, coinciding increases in binge drinking seen among adults ≥31 years

Authors say women without children show highest rates of binge drinking, alcohol use disorder

However, no association seen for teen alcohol consumption and depression

However, no increase seen in AUD treatment engagement with primary care intervention including EHR decision support, performance feedback

Elevated risk for AUD after COVID-19 infection observed in some time periods during the pandemic

Adults with hypertension had modest but significant reduction in drinks at 12 months and in BP at 18 months

Authors say this may reflect peer influence on substance use, as decreases were not seen for older adults

Risk for AUD hospitalization higher compared with sleeve gastrectomy and weight management programs

Those with current alcohol use disorder or abstinent with alcohol use disorder history had lower likelihood of receiving direct-acting antivirals

Percentage of heavy drinking days reduced with psilocybin combined with psychotherapy versus active placebo plus psychotherapy