scholarly journals Alcohol Misuse in a Treatment-Seeking Sample of Pathological Gamblers

2021 ◽  
pp. 212-218
Author(s):  
Emmert Roberts ◽  
Venetia Leonidaki ◽  
Zoe Delaney ◽  
Henrietta Bowden- Jones
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Screening Tool ◽  
Alcohol Misuse ◽  
Alcohol Use Disorders ◽  
Treatment Seeking ◽  
Pathological Gamblers ◽  
Distress Level ◽  
Identification Test ◽  
Gambling Severity ◽  
The Uk

We aimed to estimate the prevalence of alcohol misuse and examine its relationship with gambling severity and psychological distress in a UK treatment-seeking sample of pathological gamblers. Approximately one in four patients (27.1%) scored X 8 on the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) screening tool indicating alcohol misuse, and one in four (28.1%) reported abstinence. There was no evidence of an association between alcohol misuse and gambling severity or psychological distress level. Compared to the UK general population a significantly higher proportion demonstrated probable alcohol dependence (1.2% vs. 6.3%, p < 0.001).

scholarly journals The Validity of the Alcohol-Use-Disorder-Identification-Test and a Novel Proxy Test in the Assessment of Alcohol Consumption in the Cognitively Impaired Elderly

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Alcohol Use Disorder ◽  
Alcohol Intake ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Screening Tool ◽  
Alcohol Misuse ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Identification Test ◽  
Disorder Identification

Aims: Alcohol is consumed excessively by almost a quarter of the population. A report by highlighted underdiagnosis of alcohol misuse in the elderly [1]. There is a lack of research focusing on assessment of alcohol use and its impact in older people. This study aimed to assess the validity of the Alcohol-Use-Disorder-Identification-Test (AUDIT) in an elderly population with cognitive impairment and to establish the validity of a novel adaption of the AUDIT used as a proxy measure. Methods: Opportunistic observational study examining the assessment of alcohol consumption in an elderly population with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia. The study aimed to evaluate the self-report AUDIT versus a “proxy” AUDIT compared to a plasma Carbohydrate-deficientTransferrin (CDT) level. Findings: Scores were comparable between the “proxy” AUDIT and the AUDIT. Neither measure of alcohol intake correlated significantly with CDT levels. There was no association between alcohol intake and cognition or quality of life ratings. Conclusions: We suggest the AUDIT could be a useful screening tool in detecting alcohol misuse in the elderly with cognitive impairment. The “proxy” AUDIT was also found to be a valid screening tool, however further work is needed to confirm these findings.

Relationship between alcohol use disorders and suicidality in a psychiatric population

2004 ◽  
Vol 184 (5) ◽  
pp. 439-445 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annie McCloud ◽  
Ben Barnaby ◽  
Nicola Omu ◽  
Colin Drummond ◽  
Andy Aboud
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Alcohol Misuse ◽  
Alcohol Use Disorders ◽  
Psychiatric Admissions ◽  
Harmful Alcohol ◽  
Identification Test ◽  
Audit Score ◽  
Self Harm ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

BackgroundAlcohol misuse is a risk factor in suicide and parasuicide.AimsTo measure the prevalence of alcohol use disorders in a cohort of psychiatric admissions using the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT), and the relationship between the AUDIT score and suicidality.MethodConsecutive psychiatric admissions were interviewed with a lifestyle survey that included the AUDIT, and admission case notes were reviewed.ResultsOut of 200 subjects, 48.5% scored 8 or more (indicating hazardous or harmful alcohol use) and 22.5% scored 16 or more (indicating significant alcohol dependence) on the AUDIT. There were no significant gender differences. Alcohol misuse was strongly associated with suicidality.ConclusionsThe AUDIT questionnaire should be incorporated into psychiatric assessments when risk of self-harm is being evaluated. Further research is warranted to examine the impact of interventions for alcohol use disorders in psychiatric settings on self-harm and suicidal ideation.

Exploring the health risks of help-seeking military veterans living in different parts of the UK

2017 ◽  
Vol 164 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
RL Ashwick ◽  
D Murphy
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Northern Ireland ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Alcohol Misuse ◽  
Military Veterans ◽  
Service Planning ◽  
Treatment Seeking ◽  
Health Differences ◽  
The Uk

BackgroundLittle is known about the mental and physical health differences of treatment-seeking military veterans across the different nations that make up the UK. The aim of this research was to explore potential health differences in order to support better service planning.MethodsA random cross-sectional sample of treatment-seeking veterans residing in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland was identified from a national mental health charity. 403 veterans completed a questionnaire highlighting their demographics, mental health and physical health difficulties. The data were analysed using a multinomial logistic regression with England as the baseline comparison.ResultsHelp-seeking veterans residing in Northern Ireland tended to be older, have experienced less childhood adversity, joined the military after the age of 18 and took longer to seek help. Additionally, veterans from Northern Ireland had higher levels of obesity, sensory, mobility and systemic problems and a greater number of physical health conditions. Scottish and Welsh veterans had a higher risk of smoking and alcohol misuse. No differences were found in mental health presentations.ConclusionThe findings from this paper suggest that a greater focus needs to be placed on treating physical problems in Northern Irish veterans. Alcohol misuse should be addressed in more detail in treatment programmes, particularly in Scotland and Wales. As few differences were found in the mental health presentations, this suggests that standardised services are adequate.

scholarly journals Alcohol-related risk and harm amongst young offenders aged 11-17

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorothy Newbury-Birch ◽  
Katherine Jackson ◽  
Tony Hodgson ◽  
Eilish Gilvarry ◽  
Paul Cassidy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Young People ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Screening Tool ◽  
Alcohol Use Disorders ◽  
Geographical Area ◽  
Social Implications ◽  
Young Offenders ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Uk

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the prevalence of alcohol use disorders (AUDs) amongst young people in the criminal justice system (CJS) in the North East of England and to compare the ability of the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) to the Youth Justice Board ASSET tool in identifying alcohol-related need in Youth Offending Team (YOT) clients. Design/methodology/approach – A validated screening tool (AUDIT) was used to identify alcohol-related health risk or harm. Findings from AUDIT were compared with those of the standard criminogenic risk screening tool used in CJS (ASSET). An anonymous cross-sectional questionnaire was administered during a one-month period in 2008. The questionnaires were completed by 11-17-year-old offenders who were in contact with three YOTs, one Youth Offending Institution and one Secure Training Estate. Findings – In total, 429 questionnaires were completed out of a possible 639 (67 per cent). The majority (81 per cent) of the young offenders were identified as experiencing alcohol-related health risk or harm and 77 per cent scored within a possibly alcohol-dependent range. In total, 77 (30 per cent) of young people completing both assessments were identified as having an AUD by AUDIT but not identified as needing alcohol-related treatment using ASSET. Research limitations/implications – This research was confined to one geographical area of England, however, the results show that even in this area of high drinking by young people the levels of AUDs amongst young people in the CJS are very high. Social implications – There are major social implications to this research. It is imperative for changes to be made to the care pathways in place in the UK for young people coming through the CJS with alcohol-related issues. Originality/value – This paper adds to the evidence base by using well-validated tools to measure alcohol use amongst young people in the CJS in the UK.

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