scholarly journals Association patterns of cannabis abuse and dependence with risk of problematic non-substance-related dysregulated and addictive behaviors

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (8) ◽  
pp. e0255872
Author(s):  
José C. Perales ◽  
Antonio Maldonado ◽  
Eva M. López-Quirantes ◽  
Francisca López-Torrecillas
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Compulsive Buying ◽  
Drug Misuse ◽  
Risk Scores ◽  
Video Gaming ◽  
Addictive Behaviors ◽  
Cannabis Dependence ◽  
Cannabis Abuse ◽  
Excessive Internet Use

Co-occurrence of drug misuse with other dysregulated behaviors is common. This study was aimed at exploring the associations between the risk of presenting a clinically relevant condition involving non-substance-related addictive or dysregulated behaviors (as measured by the MultiCAGE CAD-4 screening), and cannabis abuse/dependence (CAST/SDS) scores, and the role of gender therein. Participants were recruited using stratified probabilistic sampling at the University of Granada. Mann-Whitney’s U tests were used to compare male and female students in SDS and CAST scores. Associations between gender and MultiCAGE scores were estimated using the γ ordinal correlation index, and tested with χ2. For each MultiCAGE dimension, a Poisson-family mixed-effects model was built with either SDS or CAST as the main input variable, while controlling for nicotine and alcohol dependence, and relevant sociodemographic variables. Incidence rate ratios (IRR) were computed for SDS/CAST effects, and the significance threshold was family-wise Bonferroni-corrected. Gender differences were significant for cannabis dependence/abuse and all MultiCAGE scores for non-substance-related conditions, with males showing higher risk scores for excessive gambling, excessive internet use, excessive video gaming, and hypersexuality, and females presenting higher scores in dysregulated eating and compulsive buying. Cannabis dependence and abuse were significantly associated with a higher risk of problematic video gaming. These associations were mostly driven by males. Importantly, although risk of problematic video gaming was specifically associated with cannabis abuse/dependence, there was only a weak non-significant association between problematic video gaming and alcohol use scores. Risk of alcohol use problems, in turn, was strongly associated with all other non-substance-related problems (problematic gambling, excessive Internet use, dysregulated eating, compulsive buying, and hypersexuality). These differential associations can cast light on the etiological similarities and dissimilarities between problematic substance use and putative addictive behaviors not involving drugs.

Depression, materialism, and excessive Internet use in relation to compulsive buying

2011 ◽  
Vol 52 (4) ◽  
pp. 420-424 ◽  
Author(s):  
Astrid Mueller ◽  
James E. Mitchell ◽  
Lisa A. Peterson ◽  
Ronald J. Faber ◽  
Kristine J. Steffen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internet Use ◽  
Compulsive Buying ◽  
Excessive Internet Use

scholarly journals Spiritual belief and its link with potentially addictive behaviors in a youth sample in Switzerland

2018 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fei Chen ◽  
André Berchtold ◽  
Yara Barrense-Dias ◽  
Joan-Carles Suris
Keyword(s):  
Internet Use ◽  
Alcohol Misuse ◽  
Spiritual Belief ◽  
Addictive Behaviors ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Spiritual Beliefs ◽  
Addictive Disorders ◽  
Individuation Process ◽  
Excessive Internet Use

Abstract Background Earlier studies suggested a positive impact of spirituality on addictive disorders, but this effect has rarely been studied in a large adolescent and young adult population. Aim To examine the association between spiritual beliefs (general belief, the supporting role of spiritual belief, the critical role of spiritual belief) and potentially addictive behaviors (tobacco, alcohol, cannabis and other illegal drugs, excessive Internet use and gambling). Methods Data were collected using online self-report questionnaires among a sample of 5179 adolescents and young adults aged 15–24 years in post-mandatory education in Switzerland. Statistical analysis at bivariate and multivariate level was performed. Results At the bivariate level, spiritual beliefs were linked to a lower risk of tobacco smoking, alcohol misuse and cannabis use as well as an increased risk of Internet overuse and gambling. However, at the multivariate level, controlling for age, gender, language and place of birth, significant associations were found only for alcohol misuse, Internet overuse and gambling. Conclusion The study provides evidence that spiritual belief could protect youth from the risk of alcohol misuse but could also increase the risk of excessive Internet use and gambling. The role of spiritual beliefs in preventing or motivating these problematic behaviors is of great interest for adolescent health care providers and should be considered in the light of the separation-individuation process and transition from adolescence to adulthood.

Problematic internet use: a cross-sectional study on a model from university students in Egypt

2019 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Arafa ◽  
Shimaa Abo Saif ◽  
Asmaa Ramadan ◽  
Taha Rashed ◽  
Shrouk Ahmed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Problematic Internet Use ◽  
Addictive Behaviors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Medical Faculties ◽  
Excessive Internet Use ◽  
Random Sampling Approach

Abstract Background Problematic Internet use in the form of excessive Internet use, excessive social network sites (SNSs) use, and compulsive Internet use (CIU) has been increasing among young adults. However, the association between excessive Internet and SNSs use and CIU have not yet been confirmed. This study aimed to investigate this association and detect the risk factors of excessive Internet use, excessive SNSs use, and CIU among university students in Egypt. Subjects and methods A multi-stage random sampling approach was adopted to include university students representing medical and non-medical faculties from 3 universities in Egypt. The Compulsive Internet Use Scale (CIUS) was used to measure the online addictive behaviors of students. Results The age of the 510 participating students was 20.84 ± 1.62 years, 28.2% were males, 36.9% were living in North Egypt, and 69.4% were registered in medical faculties. After adjustment for age, sex, residence, SNSs accounts, Internet payments, and academic gradings, having Sarahah account associated with excessive Internet use (p = 0.010), excessive SNSs use (p < 0.001), and CIU (p < 0.001) while having Instagram account associated with excessive Internet use (p = 0.019) only. CIU correlated positively with daily hours of Internet use (r = 0.303, p < 0.001) and daily hours of SNSs use (r = 0.356, p < 0.001). Conclusion Excessive Internet use and excessive SNSs use are associated with CIU. Having Sarahah account is related to excessive Internet use, excessive SNSs use, and CIU.

scholarly journals The Role of Perceived Loneliness in Youth Addictive Behaviors: Cross-National Survey Study

10.2196/14035 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. e14035 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iina Savolainen ◽  
Atte Oksanen ◽  
Markus Kaakinen ◽  
Anu Sirola ◽  
Hye-Jin Paek
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Problem Gambling ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
The United States ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Addictive Behaviors ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
South Korean ◽  
Excessive Alcohol

Background In the ever-growing and technologically advancing world, an increasing amount of social interaction takes place through the Web. With this change, loneliness is becoming an unprecedented societal issue, making youth more susceptible to various physical and mental health problems. This societal change also influences the dynamics of addiction. Objective Employing the cognitive discrepancy loneliness model, this study aimed to provide a social psychological perspective on youth addictions. Methods A comprehensive survey was used to collect data from American (N=1212; mean 20.05, SD 3.19; 608/1212, 50.17% women), South Korean (N=1192; mean 20.61, SD 3.24; 601/1192, 50.42% women), and Finnish (N=1200; mean 21.29, SD 2.85; 600/1200, 50.00% women) youths aged 15 to 25 years. Perceived loneliness was assessed with the 3-item Loneliness Scale. A total of 3 addictive behaviors were measured, including excessive alcohol use, compulsive internet use, and problem gambling. A total of 2 separate models using linear regression analyses were estimated for each country to examine the association between perceived loneliness and addiction. Results Loneliness was significantly related to only compulsive internet use among the youth in all 3 countries (P<.001 in the United States, South Korea, and Finland). In the South Korean sample, the association remained significant with excessive alcohol use (P<.001) and problem gambling (P<.001), even after controlling for potentially confounding psychological variables. Conclusions The findings reveal existing differences between youths who spend excessive amounts of time online and those who engage in other types of addictive behaviors. Experiencing loneliness is consistently linked to compulsive internet use across countries, although different underlying factors may explain other forms of addiction. These findings provide a deeper understanding in the mechanisms of youth addiction and can help improve prevention and intervention work, especially in terms of compulsive internet use.

scholarly journals The Role of Perceived Loneliness in Youth Addictive Behaviors: Cross-National Survey Study (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iina Savolainen ◽  
Atte Oksanen ◽  
Markus Kaakinen ◽  
Anu Sirola ◽  
Hye-Jin Paek
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Problem Gambling ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
The United States ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Addictive Behaviors ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
South Korean ◽  
Excessive Alcohol

BACKGROUND In the ever-growing and technologically advancing world, an increasing amount of social interaction takes place through the Web. With this change, loneliness is becoming an unprecedented societal issue, making youth more susceptible to various physical and mental health problems. This societal change also influences the dynamics of addiction. OBJECTIVE Employing the cognitive discrepancy loneliness model, this study aimed to provide a social psychological perspective on youth addictions. METHODS A comprehensive survey was used to collect data from American (N=1212; mean 20.05, SD 3.19; 608/1212, 50.17% women), South Korean (N=1192; mean 20.61, SD 3.24; 601/1192, 50.42% women), and Finnish (N=1200; mean 21.29, SD 2.85; 600/1200, 50.00% women) youths aged 15 to 25 years. Perceived loneliness was assessed with the 3-item Loneliness Scale. A total of 3 addictive behaviors were measured, including excessive alcohol use, compulsive internet use, and problem gambling. A total of 2 separate models using linear regression analyses were estimated for each country to examine the association between perceived loneliness and addiction. RESULTS Loneliness was significantly related to only compulsive internet use among the youth in all 3 countries (<italic>P</italic>&lt;.001 in the United States, South Korea, and Finland). In the South Korean sample, the association remained significant with excessive alcohol use (<italic>P</italic>&lt;.001) and problem gambling (<italic>P</italic>&lt;.001), even after controlling for potentially confounding psychological variables. CONCLUSIONS The findings reveal existing differences between youths who spend excessive amounts of time online and those who engage in other types of addictive behaviors. Experiencing loneliness is consistently linked to compulsive internet use across countries, although different underlying factors may explain other forms of addiction. These findings provide a deeper understanding in the mechanisms of youth addiction and can help improve prevention and intervention work, especially in terms of compulsive internet use.

scholarly journals Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment: Implementation Into an RN-BSN Curriculum

2019 ◽  
Vol 67 (11) ◽  
pp. 537-542
Author(s):  
Chad Rittle ◽  
Heather Santa ◽  
Alexandra Falk ◽  
Alexandra Nowalk
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Occupational Health ◽  
Brief Intervention ◽  
Online Community ◽  
Readiness To Change ◽  
Drug Misuse ◽  
Standard Drink ◽  
Bachelor Of Science ◽  
Treatment Implementation ◽  
Health Course

Background: The incidence of alcohol and substance misuse continues to be a problem in the workplace. Methods: A partnership between two universities and a federal agency implemented SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment) into a three-credit, 7-week online Community and Environmental Health Course for licensed nurses earning their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. SBIRT is an early intervention, targeting nondependent substance users before needing specialized treatment. Findings: Over seven semesters, 119 students completed the SBIRT curriculum. We observed a significant increase in knowledge about standard drink sizes and recognizing the most reliable alcohol use questionnaire (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test [AUDIT]). Students perceived themselves as competent in assessing patient readiness to change, making the best treatment decisions, and referring patients for appropriate care. Most students found significant value of SBIRT in their current practice setting. Conclusion/Application to Practice: The SBIRT curriculum was found to be a valuable tool for nurses in screening and referring patients to care who are at risk of alcohol and drug misuse. It is important for occupational health nurses to learn the necessary skills for assessing workers for alcohol and drug misuse. The occupational health nurse is encouraged to practice their skills at every patient encounter for purposes of refining their skills. Employers are concerned about drug and alcohol misuse in the workplace and occupational health nurses are the optimal group to intervene with workers who need assistance.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Correlates of Alcohol Use among a Sample of Nigerian Semirural Community Dwellers in Nigeria

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victor Olufolahan Lasebikan ◽  
Bolanle Adeyemi Ola
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Risk Scores ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Associated Risk Factors ◽  
Substance Involvement ◽  
Current Alcohol ◽  
Community Dwellers

Objective. To determine the prevalence and correlates of alcohol use among a sample of Nigerian semirural community dwellers in Nigeria.Methods. In a single arm nonrandomized intervention study, the assessment of baseline hazardous and harmful alcohol use and associated risk factors was conducted in two semirural local government areas of Oyo State, Nigeria, with the Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST). Participants included 1203 subjects 15 years and older, recruited between October 2010 and April 2011. ASSIST score of 0–10 was classified as lower risk scores, 11–26 as moderate risk, and 27+ as high risk.Results. Prevalence of lifetime alcohol use was 57.9% and current alcohol use was 23.7%. Current alcohol use was more prevalent among the younger age groupp=0.02, male genderp=0.003, unmarriedp<0.01, low educational levelp=0.003, low socioeconomic classp=0.01, unemployedp<0.001, and the Christiansp<0.01. Of the current drinkers, the majority (69.1%) were at either moderate or high health risk from alcohol use.Conclusion. Alcohol consumption is prevalent in semirural communities in Nigeria and the majority of these drinkers are at moderate or high health risk. Screening, brief intervention, and referral for treatment for unhealthy alcohol use should be integrated into community care services in Nigerian rural communities.

scholarly journals Risk for exercise dependence, eating disorder pathology, alcohol use disorder and addictive behaviors among clients of fitness centers

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 273-280 ◽  
Author(s):  
Astrid Müller ◽  
Sabine Loeber ◽  
Johanna Söchtig ◽  
Bert Te Wildt ◽  
Martina De Zwaan
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorder ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Alcohol Use Disorder ◽  
Exercise Dependence ◽  
Addictive Behaviors ◽  
Fitness Centers

Predictive factors and psychosocial effects of Internet addictive behaviors in Cypriot adolescents

2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 369-375 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Critselis ◽  
Mari Janikian ◽  
Noni Paleomilitou ◽  
Despoina Oikonomou ◽  
Marios Kassinopoulos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Peer Relations ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Addictive Behaviors ◽  
Social Maladjustment ◽  
Emotional Symptoms ◽  
Psychosocial Effects ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Strengths And Difficulties

Abstract Background: Internet addictive behaviors are associated with a plethora of psychosocial adversities. The study objectives were to assess the determinants and psychosocial correlates associated with Internet addictive behaviors among adolescents. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study design was applied among a random sample (n=805) of Cypriot adolescents (mean age: 14.7 years). Self-completed questionnaires, including Internet use characteristics, Young Internet Addiction Test, and Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire, were utilized. Results: Among the study population, the prevalence rates of borderline addictive Internet use (BIU) and addictive Internet use (AIU) were 18.4% and 2%, respectively. Adolescents with BIU had an increased likelihood of concomitantly presenting with abnormal peer relations (AOR: 5.28; 95% confidence interval, CI: 3.37–23.38), conduct problems (AOR: 4.77; 95% CI: 2.82–8.08), hyperactivity (AOR: 5.58; 95% CI: 2.58–12.10) and emotional symptoms (AOR: 2.85; 95% CI: 1.53–5.32). Adolescent AIU was significantly associated with abnormal conduct (AOR: 22.31; 95% CI: 6.90–72.19), peer problems (AOR: 7.14; 95% CI: 1.36–37.50), emotional symptoms (AOR: 19.06; 95% 6.06–60.61), and hyperactivity (AOR: 9.49, 95% CI: 1.87–48.19). The determinants of BIU and AIU included accessing the Internet for the purposes of retrieving sexual information (AOR: 1.17; 95% CI: 1.17–3.23) and participating in games with monetary awards (AOR: 1.90; 95% CI: 1.15–3.14). Conclusions: Both BIU and AIU were adversely associated with notable behavioral and social maladjustment among adolescents.

scholarly journals Making Choices and Reducing Risk (MCARR): School Counseling Primary Prevention of Substance Use

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 352-369
Author(s):  
Louisa L. Foss-Kelly ◽  
Margaret M. Generali ◽  
Michael J. Crowley
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Student Attitudes ◽  
School Community ◽  
Longitudinal Impact ◽  
Addictive Behaviors ◽  
Making Choices ◽  
Drug And Alcohol Use ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Drug And Alcohol

The consequences of adolescent drug and alcohol use may be serious and far-reaching, forecasting problematic use or addictive behaviors into adulthood. School counselors are particularly well suited to understand the needs of the school community and to seamlessly deliver sustainable substance use prevention. This pilot study with 46 ninth-grade students investigates the impact of the Making Choices and Reducing Risk (MCARR) program, a drug and alcohol use prevention program for the school setting. The MCARR curriculum addresses general knowledge of substances and their related risks, methods for evaluating risk, and skills for avoiding or coping with drug and alcohol use. Using a motivational interviewing framework, MCARR empowers students to choose freely how they wish to behave in relation to drugs and alcohol and to contribute to the health of others in the school community. The authors hypothesized that the implementation of the MCARR curriculum would influence student attitudes, knowledge, and use of substances. Results suggest that the MCARR had a beneficial impact on student attitudes and knowledge. Further, no appreciable increases in substance use during the program were observed. Initial results point to the promise of program feasibility and further research with larger samples including assessment of longitudinal impact.

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