Consequences of alcohol use, and its association with psychological distress, sensitivity to emotional contagion and age of onset of alcohol use, in Uruguayan youth with or without college degree

Ruiz, Paul; Pilatti, Angelina; Pautassi, Ricardo Marcos

doi:10.1016/j.alcohol.2019.09.001

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“…The findings in this study agree with the findings of other international studies that have revealed that depression is associated with alcohol-related consequences [42,45]. This was also confirmed between psychological discomfort, such as distress, and the YAACQ score [46]. In this study, a stronger association was found in female students.…”

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confidence: 92%

“…From the perspective of this study, the findings also showed that depressive symptoms were positively and significantly correlated with negative alcohol-related consequences, as measured by the YAACQ score [45]. Similarly, Ruiz et al [46] confirmed a positive and significant correlation between psychological discomfort and the YAACQ score. Regarding the PHQ-9 measure, several studies can also be found that confirmed a positive association between depression and problem drinking, while Flesch et al [47] noted that alcohol abuse can be considered a risk factor for a major depressive episode expressed in the PHQ-9 score.…”

Section: The Relationship Between Alcohol-related Consequences and Desupporting

confidence: 71%

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Sex Differences between Young Adults in the Czech and Slovak Republics in the Relationship between Alcohol-Related Consequences and Depression

Gavurová¹,

Rigelský²,

Ivanková³

2021

Addictions - Diagnosis and Treatment

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In general, the Czech and Slovak Republic are among the countries with increased alcohol consumption. It is clear that increased consumption can predict the occurrence of negative consequences that may subsequently be associated with various mental disorders. One of these mental disorders is depression, which is common in young adults and brings difficulties into their lives that can turn into problems in the future. The study examined the relationship between alcohol-related consequences and depressive symptoms in a sample of university students from the Czech and Slovak Republics in order to map the situation in these regions, where this problem is still ignored (n = 2514; CZE = 47.5%). The research included data from standardized questionnaires, namely the Young Adult Alcohol Consequences Questionnaire (YAACQ), which can predict alcohol use problems, and Health Questionnaire of depression (PHQ-9). The data was collected during the COVID-19 pandemic. Regarding sex differences, a higher YAACQ score was found in males and, conversely, a higher PHQ-9 score was identified in females. The results of correlation and regression analyses revealed significant associations between the scores in the individual YAACQ subscales and the PHQ-9 score, while low to moderate correlations were found in most cases. In all cases, positive trajectories were identified, meaning that the increased risk of depressive disorder can be associated with experience in selected dimensions of alcohol-related consequences. Stronger associations occurred in females than in males. In terms of practical implications, high priority was given to prevention programs and counseling. Professionals’ efforts to help young people should be sex-oriented, while females were more vulnerable to depression, males were prone to the consequences of alcohol use.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

Section: The Relationship Between Alcohol-related Consequences and Desupporting

confidence: 71%

Sex Differences between Young Adults in the Czech and Slovak Republics in the Relationship between Alcohol-Related Consequences and Depression

Gavurová¹,

Rigelský²,

Ivanková³

2021

Addictions - Diagnosis and Treatment

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“…A score under 20 indicates a normal level of psychological distress, those scoring 20-24, 25-29 and 30 or over exhibit mild, moderate or severe levels of psychological distress, respectively 25 . In this study, the reliability (calculated via Cronbach's Alpha) of the scores of the scale was adequate (α=0.88), and similar to that reported in another study, in which we applied the scale to a different Uruguayan sample 23 .…”

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confidence: 84%

“…Specifically, the study investigated changes in frequency and quantity of such use, over the period before and during the recommended quarantine; and assessed factors (e.g., psychological stress) associated with heightened psychoactive substance use during the recommended quarantine vs prior the quarantine. We also analyzed differences in the occurrence of psychological stress as a function of age and sex, factors that -in prior research [22][23] -proved relevant to modulate this variable or to be involved in psychoactive substance self-administration.…”

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The Change in Psychoactive Substance Consumption in Relation to Psychological Stress During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Uruguay

Ruiz

Semblat²,

Pautassi

2021

Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J

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Objective: to analyze how the health crisis associated with the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) affected psychoactive substance consumption in Uruguay. Method: An online survey was answered by 1916 Uruguayan citizens between March 26th and April 5th, 2020. They were surveyed on psychoactive substance use before and after the instauration of a recommended quarantine, and on increases in frequency and volume of use (during the quarantine) of the psychoactive substance they reported as having consumed the most in the year prior to the quarantine, and psychological distress experienced during the last month. Results: The main substances consumed during the quarantine were alcohol, tobacco, marihuana, and psychopharmaceuticals. Approximately 29.0% increased the volume (and 17.7% the frequency) of use of the substance they had consumed the most the year before the instauration of the quarantine. Moreover, 5.6% initiated the consumption of a new psychoactive substance during the quarantine, mostly marihuana and psychopharmaceuticals. Psychological distress was significantly higher in women, in participants under 30 years old and in those that increased the volume of their preferred substance or increased the volume of the second preferred psychoactive substance. Membership into the group reporting an increase in the volume of use of the preferred psychoactive substance was associated with greater psychological distress. Conclusions: These results indicate an association between the instauration of the recommended quarantine in Uruguay and greater psychoactive substance use during the period, as well as an association between increased psychoactive substance use during this period and levels of psychological stress. These results are relevant in terms of public health and public policies. Keywords: COVID-19, pandemic, Uruguay, psychoactive substances

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“…Alcohol represents the main drug consumed in this country, mainly among the young people. Researchers have investigated the quantity of consumption, the main consequences associated with consumption, and factors that stimulate it, such as psychological distress and starting age of consumption (Ruiz et al 2020). This has contributed to building mechanisms for the prevention of abuse targeted at the young population.…”

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The Development of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Practice, Research, and Future Directions in Latin America

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Although Latin America countries are similar in many aspects, psychology has evolved in different ways, according to the characteristics related to politics, economics, and culture of each country. This is the context in which CBT has spread through the region since the 1980s. This article aims to offer a brief historical overview of CBT development in Latin America and the challenges of its current practice. The inclusion of CBT in undergraduate and graduate studies of psychology, the therapists training programs, cultural challenges, and the CBT research were discussed in this paper. All things considered, the main challenge of CBT in Latin America is to constantly reaffirm the scientific foundations of the theory and to continue to work in the scientific production of knowledge and its dissemination.

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Consequences of alcohol use, and its association with psychological distress, sensitivity to emotional contagion and age of onset of alcohol use, in Uruguayan youth with or without college degree

Cited by 17 publications

References 64 publications

Sex Differences between Young Adults in the Czech and Slovak Republics in the Relationship between Alcohol-Related Consequences and Depression

Sex Differences between Young Adults in the Czech and Slovak Republics in the Relationship between Alcohol-Related Consequences and Depression

The Change in Psychoactive Substance Consumption in Relation to Psychological Stress During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Uruguay

The Development of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Practice, Research, and Future Directions in Latin America

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