Alcohol use patterns during COVID-19 pandemic in India: An exploratory online study

Research suggests that baby boomers entering older adulthood may possess unique alcohol use patterns over time. Using the life course perspective as a guiding framework, this empirical study sought to examine correlates of alcohol use disorders among baby boomers by examining representative data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health at two points in time, 1998 ( N = 6,213) and 2010 ( N = 5,880). Results from logistic regression analyses suggest that predictors of alcohol use disorders evolve over time as baby boomers continue to age. Risk factors for alcohol use disorders among baby boomers may include concurrent unprescribed pain reliever use, p < .01, while protective factors such as income, p < .01, and social supports, p = .01, may be of increased importance. Based on the findings of this study, practice implications and future research are discussed.

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Comparison of Pregaming Alcohol Use and Consequences by Season Status and Sex in College Student Athletes

Journal of Drug Education ◽

10.1177/0047237920976658 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 004723792097665

Author(s):

Callon M. Williams ◽

Linda M. Reynolds ◽

Nadine R. Mastroleo

Keyword(s):

Alcohol Use ◽

Student Athletes ◽

Female Athletes ◽

Student Athlete ◽

Blood Alcohol ◽

Negative Outcomes ◽

Male Athletes ◽

Biological Sex ◽

Use Patterns ◽

College Student Athletes

As student athletes exhibit unique alcohol use patterns based on being in- versus out-of-season and biological sex, we aimed to explore student athlete ( N = 442) alcohol use, pregaming behaviors, and associated negative outcomes. Results suggest being out-of-season and male are positively associated with negative alcohol-related consequences, and male athletes report greater numbers of pregame specific alcohol-related consequences than female athletes ( p < .05). Female athletes indicated significantly higher estimated blood alcohol concentrations than male athletes on pregaming nights. No differences emerged between in- and out-of-season athletes on pregame consequences. Results suggest that further emphasis on the role season status and sex has on pregaming behaviors and experiencing negative outcomes may be an important next step toward enhancing prevention and intervention approaches.

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O-050: Drug and alcohol use patterns during and following treatment with sofosbuvir and velpatasvir for hepatitis C virus infection in people with recent injection drug use: Insights from trajectory analyses

Journal of Viral Hepatitis ◽

10.1111/jvh.44_12922 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 25 ◽

pp. 31-32

Keyword(s):

Hepatitis C Virus ◽

Hepatitis C ◽

Alcohol Use ◽

Drug Use ◽

Virus Infection ◽

Injection Drug Use ◽

Hepatitis C Virus Infection ◽

Use Patterns ◽

Drug And Alcohol Use ◽

Drug And Alcohol

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What a Difference a Drink Makes: Determining Associations Between Alcohol-Use Patterns and Condom Utilization Among Adolescents

Alcohol and Alcoholism ◽

10.1093/alcalc/agaa032 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 56 (1) ◽

pp. 34-37

Author(s):

Stephen Scroggins ◽

Enbal Shacham

Keyword(s):

Alcohol Consumption ◽

Alcohol Use ◽

Risk Behavior ◽

Consumption Patterns ◽

Youth Risk Behavior Survey ◽

Use Patterns ◽

Preventative Measures ◽

Increased Risk ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Survey Results

Abstract This study aimed to identify differences in condom use among adolescents by alcohol consumption patterns using the 2017 Youth Risk Behavior Survey. Results suggest significant increased risk of condomless sex among binge drinking youth. Surprisingly, no significant difference in condom utilization was identified between non-drinkers and only moderate drinkers. Findings highlight the need to tailor STI preventative measures accordingly.

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