Therapeutic Companion to Alcohol Users and Other Drugs

2021 ◽  
pp. 247-258
Author(s):  
Guilherme Cantieri Bordonal ◽  
Murilo Nogueira Ramos ◽  
Yuri Lellis ◽  
Simone Martin Oliani
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Users

Caffeinated alcohol users' expectancies for caffeine versus alcohol

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cathy Lau-Barraco ◽  
Ashley Linden ◽  
Gabrielle M. D'Lima
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Users

Buying-Shopping Disorder among Women: The Role of Vulnerability to Marketing, Buying Motives, Impulsivity, and Self-Esteem

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 294-303
Author(s):  
Emeline Chauchard ◽  
Julie Mariez ◽  
Marie Grall-Bronnec ◽  
Gaëlle Challet-Bouju
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Marketing Research ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Marketing Strategies ◽  
Fashion Industry ◽  
Intention To Purchase ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Alcohol Users ◽  
The Relationship

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> The influence of marketing on addictive behaviours has been studied among tobacco and alcohol users. Although the fashion industry is highly influenced by marketing, research has poorly studied vulnerability to fashion marketing as a factor related to buying-shopping disorder (BSD) while considering psychological characteristics (buying motives, impulsivity, and self-esteem). <b><i>Objective:</i></b> The objective of the present work is to investigate the relationship between vulnerability to marketing and BSD. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> Women (<i>n</i> = 242) were exclusively recruited through social networking. They completed an online survey exploring the severity of BSD using the <i>Compulsive Buying Scale</i> (CBS) and the psychological factors associated with BSD (impulsivity, self-esteem, and buying motives) and an experimental task designed to investigate the intention to purchase in several situations, where marketing modalities such as price, brand, and packaging fluctuate. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Among the 242 participants in the study, 34 were identified as compulsive buyers (14%). Income level was considered, and compulsive buyers displayed a higher level of vulnerability to marketing, except for the packaging modality. High levels of positive urgency, lack of premeditation, and coping motivation were found to be significant predictors of the CBS score, but vulnerability to marketing was not. <b><i>Discussion and Conclusions:</i></b> Compulsive buyers seem to be more sensitive to marketing strategies, although vulnerability to marketing was not identified as a predictor of the severity of BSD. Given the enormous literature on the role of marketing in other addictive behaviours, further studies are needed to better understand the role of marketing in BSD to develop appropriate public health policies.

scholarly journals Tobacco Exposure by Various Modes May Alter Proinflammatory (IL-12) and Anti-Inflammatory (IL-10) Levels and Affects the Survival of Prostate Carcinoma Patients: An Explorative Study in North Indian Population

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shailendra Dwivedi ◽  
Apul Goel ◽  
Sanjay Khattri ◽  
Anil Mandhani ◽  
Praveen Sharma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Prostate Carcinoma ◽  
Interleukin 10 ◽  
Interleukin 12 ◽  
Tobacco Exposure ◽  
Statistical Tool ◽  
Cytokine Levels ◽  
Test Graph ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Alcohol Users

Objective. Inflammation is an important hallmark of all cancers and net inflammatory response is determined by a delicate balance between pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines, which may be affected by tobacco exposure, so the present study was designed to explore the effect of various modes of tobacco exposure on interleukin-12 (IL-12) and interleukin-10 (IL-10) inflammatory cytokine levels and survival in prostate carcinoma (PCa) patients.Methods. 285 cancer patients and equal controls with 94 BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) were recruited; baseline levels of serum IL-12 and IL-10 were measured and analyzed in various tobacco exposed groups by appropriate statistical tool. Five-year survivals of patients were analyzed by Log-rank (Mantel-Cox) test (graph pad version 5).Results. The expression of serum proinflammatory (IL-12) and anti-inflammatory (IL-10) cytokines was correlated with tobacco exposed group as smokers, chewers, and alcohol users have shown significantly higher levels (P<0.001) with significantly lower median survivals (27.1 months, standard error = 2.86, and 95% CI: 21.4–32.62); than nonusers. Stages III and IV of tobacco addicted patients have also shown significantly increased levels of IL-12 and IL-10.Conclusions. IL-12 and IL-10 seem to be affected by various modes of tobacco exposure and inflammation also affects median survival of cancer patients.

Impact and Coping in Italian Families of Drug and Alcohol Users

2009 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 260-280 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caterina Arcidiacono ◽  
Richard Velleman ◽  
Fortuna Procentese ◽  
Cinzia Albanesi ◽  
Massimiliano Sommantico
Keyword(s):  
And Coping ◽  
Alcohol Users ◽  
Drug And Alcohol

scholarly journals “It can’t happen to me”

2017 ◽  
Vol 34 (5) ◽  
pp. 385-399 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vendula Belackova ◽  
Barbara Janikova ◽  
Jaroslav Vacek ◽  
Hana Fidesova ◽  
Michal Miovsky
Keyword(s):  
Rapid Assessment ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Lower Probability ◽  
Drinking Patterns ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Emergency Situations ◽  
Response Method ◽  
Alcohol Users ◽  
The Impact

Background: In September 2012, a series of methanol poisonings occurred in the Czech Republic as a result of an influx of illicit alcohol into (predominantly) cheap alcoholic beverages on the retail market. The public authorities decided to prevent public health risks by prohibiting sales of liquors that contained more than 20% alcohol (> 20% liquor). The “partial” prohibition lasted for almost two weeks, but the poisonings still continued. This article assesses the impact of the methanol poisoning risks and the (partial) prohibition on alcohol drinking patterns, and describes the understanding of risks and their mitigation in vulnerable groups. Methods: The rapid assessment and response method (RAR) was used during the (partial) alcohol prohibition. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with respondents recruited for the study in alcohol-intake settings (e.g., bars and restaurants, street alcohol outlets) in six regions. In total, 107 alcohol users were interviewed, mostly with risky drinking patterns (69% scored ≥ 1 on the CAGE scale), and 53 alcohol retailers/staff members serving alcohol. Results: About one third of the alcohol users in the study (35%) drank > 20% liquors during the prohibition; a higher score on the CAGE scale was associated with a lower probability of drinking > 20% liquors during the period of the prohibition, probably because of the perception of being at high risk of poisoning. There was some increase in drinking liquors with an alcohol content less than 20%. Those who continued drinking > 20% liquors typically did so in the belief that some sources of these were safe. Conclusions: Public policies aimed at reducing the risk of methanol poisonings in emergency situations should adopt broader measures than those focusing on market control. These measures include increased access to brief interventions, addressing the strategies that alcohol consumers adopt to prevent risk, and, in general, helping consumers make informed choices to prevent further fatalities.

Preoperative Risk Factors for Complications in Elective Ankle and Hindfoot Reconstruction

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryan P. Mulligan ◽  
Kevin J. McCarthy ◽  
Benjamin J. Grear ◽  
David R. Richardson ◽  
Susan N. Ishikawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Retrospective Chart Review ◽  
Reoperation Rate ◽  
Deep Infection ◽  
Foot And Ankle ◽  
Psychological Variables ◽  
Reconstruction Methods ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Retrospective Comparative Study ◽  
Alcohol Users

Background. The purpose of this study was to examine medical, social, and psychological factors associated with complications and reoperation after foot and ankle reconstruction. Methods. A retrospective chart review was conducted of 132 patients (135 feet; 139 operative cases) who had elective foot and ankle reconstruction. Medical, social, and psychological variables were documented. Primary outcomes included complications and reoperations. Results. The overall complication rate was 28% (39/139), and the reoperation rate was 17% (24/139). Alcohol use (P = .03) and preoperative narcotic use (P = .02) were risk factors for complications, with delayed wound healing more frequent in alcohol users (P = .03) and deep infection (P = .045) and nonunion (P = .046) more frequent preoperative narcotic use. Deep infection also was more frequent in tobacco users (P < .01). Older patients were less likely to undergo reoperation (risk of reoperation increased with age). Other variables were not associated with increased complications. Conclusion. Patients who consumed alcohol or had been prescribed any amount of narcotic within 3 months preoperatively were at increased risk for complications. Patients who smoked were more likely to have a wound infection. Surgeons should be aware of these factors and counsel patients before surgery. Levels of Evidence: Level III: Retrospective comparative study

scholarly journals Sexual Risk Intervention In Multiethnic Drug And Alcohol Users

2007 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 169-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah L. Jones ◽  
Stephen M. Weiss ◽  
Ndashi Chitalu ◽  
Olga Villar ◽  
Mahendra Kumar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Risk ◽  
Alcohol Users ◽  
Drug And Alcohol

scholarly journals Prevalence of health problems among the regular alcohol users (chronic alcoholics) in urban and rural area of district Amritsar: Punjab: India

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-40
Author(s):  
Dr. Gumreet Singh ◽  
◽  
Dr. Yash Mitra ◽  
Dr. Jagjeet Singh ◽  
Dr. A.S. Padda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Area ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Alcohol Users
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