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Trajectories of emotional symptoms in adolescence: impact on alcohol use
- Authors:
- BIRRELL Louise Elizabeth, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Dual Diagnosis, 10(4), 2017, pp.130-141.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore how different trajectories of emotional symptoms relate to alcohol use in adolescence. Design/methodology/approach: In all, 431 participants (majority female), aged approximately 13 years at baseline were followed over three years and reported on their emotional symptoms and alcohol use. Latent class growth analyses explored different trajectories of emotional symptoms and regression models were run to relate these trajectories to alcohol use (full standard drink, and binge drinking) at 36-month follow-up (age 16 years). Findings: While the majority of adolescents were best characterised by low-stable emotional symptoms, those with high-stable symptoms were more likely to be have consumed a full standard drink of alcohol and binge drunk when aged 16 years. Research limitations/implications: Findings highlight the importance of prevention and early intervention, particularly targeting adolescents with elevated stable emotional symptoms who were more likely to be using alcohol at 16 years of age. Originality/value: The present study is one of the first longitudinal investigations into the use of alcohol by community adolescents with different emotional symptom trajectories. (Edited publisher abstract)
A comparison of substance abuse severity among homeless and non-homeless adults
- Author:
- HUNTLEY Sylvia S.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 25(4), 2015, pp.312-321.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This study aimed to determine whether mental health status and being homeless were significant predicators of substance abuse severity among adults and to determine whether mental health status was a significant predictor of substance abuse severity among adults over and above homeless status. Data were collected from 60 individuals from the Baltimore metropolitan area in the United States. Thirty individuals were homeless and attended a breakfast program; 30 individuals were residents of a community in close proximity to the program. Modes of measurement consisted of the Addiction Severity Index Self Report Form and the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale. Data for this study were coded numerically and analysed using multiple regression analysis. Results revealed that housing status was a significant predictor of alcohol abuse and that mental health status was not a significant predicator of substance abuse severity over and above homeless status. (Edited publisher abstract)
Over the limit: the truth about families and alcohol
- Author:
- 4CHILDREN
- Publisher:
- 4Children
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 32p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report warns of an epidemic of alcohol misuse by British families, and that too many parents remain oblivious to the negative effects that alcohol can have on their parenting. An alarming 19% believe alcohol has a positive effect on their parenting ability and 62% of parents say that their drinking behaviour has no impact on their family at all. Some of the key findings the report highlights are: 22% of children live with a parent who drinks hazardously; 6% of children (around 700,000 across the country) live with a dependent drinker; 62% of children who were subject to care proceedings were from families with parental alcohol misuse; and more than a third of all domestic violence cases involve alcohol. The report warns of the stark reality of life for families where drinking has reached hazardous levels and is calling for a series of wide ranging reforms including a commitment from the alcohol industry to recognise their responsibility to the wellbeing of consumers by diverting 1% of revenue to fund a new alcohol awareness campaign aimed at families.
Reducing alcohol abuse in gay men: clinical recommendations from conflicting research
- Author:
- BLACKWELL Christopher W.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Service Research, 38(1), January 2012, pp.29-36.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
It is clear that gay men entering the health care system present with unique needs that are essential for health care providers to understand and treat. This article examined the data addressing three specific research question: what specific conflicting data have been found in various studies assessing alcohol use and abuse in gay men; what are the common themes and findings within these studies; and what are the implications of internalised homophobia and heterosexism as possible etiologic factors for increasing the prevalence of alcohol abuse among gay men. The review found that gay men have higher rates of alcohol abuse, yet found others that indicated they do not. However, despite differing statistical conclusions, commonalities were also found. For example, internalised homophobia and heterosexism were implicated as at least partial causal factors by many authors. Future research and practice to improve current methods of inquiry are discussed.
Applying positive psychology to alcohol-misusing adolescents: a group intervention
- Authors:
- AKHTAR Miriam, BONIWELL Ilona
- Journal article citation:
- Groupwork, 20(3), November 2010, pp.6-31.
- Publisher:
- Whiting and Birch
The field of positive psychology has pledged to improve the well-being of alcohol-misusing young people. This study examined a pilot group application of positive psychology, examining its effects on well-being and alcohol habits of the target group. The intervention consisted of eight workshops based on positive psychology models including happiness, strengths, optimism and gratitude. The participants were young people attending an alcohol and drug treatment service for young people In Bath, England. The experimental group of 10 participated in weekly workshops while a control group of 10 received no treatment. Findings revealed that the group intervention led to an increase in well-being and a reduction in alcohol consumption. There were significant increases in happiness, optimism and positive emotions and a significant decline in alcohol dependency. The authors concluded that a positive psychology group intervention can make an effective contribution to the treatment of alcohol-misusing young people.
Alcohol misuse and mental health promotion
- Author:
- CARTER Slade
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 2(2), July 2003, pp.29-36.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
This article outlines the importance of addressing alcohol misuse as part of a broader mental heath promotion agenda. As well as illustrating approaches to mental health promotion within alcohol services, it provides information on how those in planning and commissioning positions can include alcohol misuse in future mental health promotion strategies. Highlights findings from recent literature. Argues that more resources and funding for new initiatives would help equip alcohol services with an improved capacity to further develop activities with a mental health promotion flavour.
'It's everywhere': alcohol's public face and private harm: the report of the Commission on Alcohol Harm
- Author:
- COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL HARM
- Publisher:
- Alcohol Health Alliance
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 65
- Place of publication:
- London
Findings from the Alcohol Harm Commission's Inquiry into the Effects of Alcohol on Society, which was set up to examine the full extent of harm caused by alcohol across the UK: the physical, mental and social harm caused to people around the drinker, to wider society and to the drinker themselves. The Commission has also considered the effectiveness of current alcohol policy and has made recommendations for reducing harm. It heard about the large numbers of children affected by parental alcohol use: an estimated 308,000 children currently live with at least one adult who drinks at a high risk level in England – 39% of children who live with a parent or carer using alcohol problematically had also had domestic violence in their household in the last five years. The Commission also received evidence on the array of conditions which are caused or exacerbated by alcohol including cancer and mental health. The report makes a series of recommendations, including: a new alcohol strategy to include targeted measures to support families and protect children from harm, including alcohol-fuelled violence; the strategy must be science-led and adopt the World Health Organization’s evidence-based recommendations for reducing the harmful use of alcohol, including measures on affordability; and changing the conversation and challenging alcohol’s position in British culture. This entails addressing the stigma around alcohol use disorders, encouraging conversations about drinking to take place more easily and creating space for people to be open about the effects of alcohol on their health and those around them. (Edited publisher abstract)
A critical interpretive synthesis of the intersection of domestic violence with parental issues of mental health and substance misuse
- Authors:
- ISOBE Jasmin, HEALEY Lucy, HUMPHREYS Cathy
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Care in the Community, 28(5), 2020, pp.1394-1407.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
A critical interpretive synthesis (CIS) methodology was used with the aim of informing practice with children and families when domestic and family violence (DFV) and parental issues relating to alcohol and other drugs (AOD) and mental health (MH) are also present. A CIS is grounded in the literature, but includes questioning of the literature in order to problematise gaps, contradictions and constructions of issues. A review of the literature from 2010 to 2018 was conducted with the structured search strategy identifying 40 relevant research articles. Synthesis and critique of these articles revealed three mutually informative themes through which to understand the literature and how it can inform practice. They were as follows: differences in theoretical approaches and client focus; complexity of system's collaboration; and practices converging on mothers. Taken together, these themes facilitated the development of the synthesising construct: strengthening intersection between DFV, AOD and MH sectors. Attention to practice at multiple levels that responds to the dynamics of gender and the differing impacts of violence was often lacking, particularly in the context of heightened child protection concerns where collaboration between sectors is needed. Both promising and problematic practices relating to gender dynamics and accountability converged on mothers. While there were exceptions, generally, there was an absence of engagement with, and recognition of, the impacts of fathers’ patterns of using violence and control on adult and child survivors. Promising practice related to the strengthening of the mother–child relationship and attention to MH and its intersection with domestic violence. Strengthening the intersections between DFV, AOD and MH practices with attention to keeping the perpetrator of violence in view is critical to overcoming the poor practice that can occur when sectors are siloed from each other. (Publisher abstract)
Action plan for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases in the WHO European Region
- Author:
- WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION. Regional Office for Europe
- Publisher:
- World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 32
- Place of publication:
- Copenhagen
Taking account of new evidence, developments, existing commitments and progress of Member States, this Action plan focuses on priority action areas and interventions for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases for the next 10 years (2016– 2025) in order to achieve regional and global targets to reduce premature mortality, reduce the disease burden, improve the quality of life and make healthy life expectancy more equitable. The Action plan has been developed through a consultative process, guided by technical experts. Its formulation incorporates the Health 2020 policy framework, follow-up to the United Nations high-level meetings on noncommunicable diseases in 2011 and 2014, and implications of the recently adopted Sustainable Development Goals. The report focuses on: priority action areas, looking at governance, surveillance, monitoring and evaluation, and research, prevention and health promotion, and health systems; population-level priority interventions - promoting healthy consumption via fiscal and marketing policies (tobacco, alcohol, food), product reformulation and improvement (salt, fats and sugars), salt reduction, promoting active living and mobility, and promoting clean air; Individual-level priority interventions - cardio-metabolic risk assessment and management, early detection and treatment of major NCDs, vaccination and relevant communicable disease control; and supporting interventions - promoting oral health and musculoskeletal health, promoting mental health, and promoting health in specific settings. (Edited publisher abstract)
Associations of age at cannabis first use and later substance abuse with mental health and depression in young men
- Authors:
- HENCHOZ Yves, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Substance Use, 21(1), 2016, pp.85-91.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Purpose: This study aimed to determine if the associations between age at cannabis first use and mental health and depression persist after controlling for the misuse of cannabis, other illicit drugs, alcohol and cigarettes. Methods: Baseline data from an ongoing cohort study on substance use risk factors were used (N = 5521). The association between age at cannabis first use and the frequency of cannabis use was assessed using a Cox proportional hazard model. Associations with other illicit drug use, alcohol dependence, nicotine dependence, mental health and depression were tested using linear regressions and logistic regressions. Results: Participants using cannabis “almost every day” were on an average two years younger at cannabis first use than those using cannabis “once a month or less”. Age at cannabis first use was also associated with other illicit drug use, alcohol dependence and nicotine dependence. Associations with mental health and depression were substantially attenuated after adjustment for the misuse of cannabis and other substances. Conclusions: These findings show that early cannabis onset is associated with later impairments in mental health and depression; however, these are largely explained by later substance abuse. Effective preventive measures are needed to delay cannabis onset and to avoid the progression from cannabis to using other drugs. (Publisher abstract)