I drink alone: Mechanisms of risk for alcohol problems in solitary drinkers

Corbin, William R.; Waddell, Jack T.; Ladensack, Alex; Scott, Caitlin

doi:10.1016/j.addbeh.2019.106147

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“…It can also be noted that the total YAACQ score correlated with another similar measure (RAPI), which supports the validity of this measure [21]. The advantages of YAACQ have been proven in several studies conducted among students [9,20,65] and the use of this eight-factor structure has been supported across countries and cultures [12,21]. As in the previous case, the gross score was used for the YAACQ measure.…”

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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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confidence: 61%

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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“…Thus, understanding the correlates and mechanisms of adult problematic drinking are research priorities. The current systematic review and meta-analysis focused on adult solitary drinking, as our prior meta-analysis revealed that it is a reliable marker of greater risk for AUD in younger demographics [16] (see also [13,15,17,18]).…”

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“…Among these individuals, solitary drinking is associated with increased concurrent and prospective alcohol use and alcohol-related problems (e.g. [14][15][16][17][18]), as well as problems in academic [19], legal [20], physical health [19], emotional [21] and social domains (e.g. [22]).…”

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A systematic review and meta‐analysis on the association between solitary drinking and alcohol problems in adults

Skrzynski

Creswell

2020

Addiction

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Background and aims Solitary drinking in adolescents and young adults is associated with greater risk for alcohol problems, but it is unclear whether this association exists in older demographics. The current paper is the first meta‐analysis and systematic review to determine whether adult solitary drinking is associated with greater risk for alcohol problems. Methods PsychINFO, PubMed, and Google Scholar were searched following a pre‐registered PROSPERO protocol (CRD42019147075) and PRISMA methodology. Following the methodology used in our recent systematic review and meta‐analysis on adolescent/young adult solitary drinking, we systematically reviewed solitary drinking measures/definitions, prevalence rates, and associated demographic variables in adults. We then meta‐analyzed (using random effects models) associations between adult solitary drinking and alcohol use/problems, negative affect, and negative/positive reinforcement‐related variables (e.g., drinking to cope or for enhancement). Results Solitary drinking was defined as drinking while physically alone in nearly all studies, but measures varied. Prevalence rates were generally in the 30‐40% range with some exceptions. In general, males were more likely than females to report drinking alone, and married individuals were less likely than unmarried individuals to report drinking alone; racial/ethnic differences were mixed. Meta‐analytic results showed significant effects for the associations between solitary drinking and the following factors: alcohol consumption, r =0.25, 95%CI [0.18, 0.33], k =15, I 2 =97.41; drinking problems, r =0.15, 95%CI [0.10, 0.21], k =14, I 2 =92.70; and negative reinforcement, r =0.24, 95%CI [0.14, 0.32], k =11, I 2 =91.54; but not positive reinforcement, r=0.02, 95%CI [‐0.06, 0.09], k =8, I 2 =76.18; or negative affect, r =0.03, 95%CI [‐0.02, 0.08], k =8, I 2 =52.06. Study quality moderated the association between solitary drinking and negative affect (β=‐0.07, p <0.01) such that lower quality studies were significantly associated with larger effect sizes. Study quality was generally low; the majority of studies were cross‐sectional. Conclusions Solitary drinking appears to have a small positive association with alcohol problems.

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“…Alcohol consumption often occurs in social situations, during events such as company dinners or when one spends time with friends, such that during these times, the chances of people engaging in heavy drinking is high, with alcohol having been found to have a unifying effect on people and oftentimes it becomes a crucial component in social group formation [22]. Furthermore, because alcohol eases stress and increases the experience of pleasure, people will often drink, even if they are having dinner alone [23,24]. A previous study has found that drinking alone leads to an increased risk of heavier alcohol consumption and related problems, which oftentimes requires taking necessary precautions [23].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Furthermore, because alcohol eases stress and increases the experience of pleasure, people will often drink, even if they are having dinner alone [23,24]. A previous study has found that drinking alone leads to an increased risk of heavier alcohol consumption and related problems, which oftentimes requires taking necessary precautions [23]. In most family dinners, however, people do not tend to drink as often as they would do in other social occasions, and even when they do, they would not engage in heavy drinking.…”

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confidence: 99%

Associations between Meal Companions and Obesity in South Korean Adults

Jeong

Jang

2020

IJERPH

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Dinner, considered the main meal of the day, forms a large portion of an individual’s overall food intake. Therefore, having family dinners has a significant impact on peoples’ health. This study examined the relationship between meal companions and obesity among South Korean adults. Data from 23,494 participants, from the 2013–2017 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES), were examined. Participants were divided into three categories: dinner with family, dinner with others, and dinner alone. Obesity was the dependent variable, using body mass index recommended by the KNHANES. A multinomial logistic regression analysis was performed to examine the target association. Compared to those that had family dinners, people who ate dinner with others or alone had a higher obesity risk (With Others: odds ratio (OR) = 1.19, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.04–1.36; Alone: OR = 1.15, 95% CI = 1.03–1.27). Participants who engaged in weekly heavy drinking were more likely to be obese than those who did not drink (OR = 1.34, 95% CI = 1.19–1.51). Moreover, those who had dinner with others or alone were at higher risk of obesity regardless of their breakfast companion. Further, people who had daily meals outside of their homes had a higher risk of obesity than those who had dinner with others and those who had family dinners. Having family dinners poses a significantly lower risk of obesity compared to having dinners with others or alone, as shown by this investigation. By detailing the correlation between meal companions and obesity, this study could help motivate dieters to have more frequent family dinners.

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I drink alone: Mechanisms of risk for alcohol problems in solitary drinkers

Cited by 42 publications

References 46 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

A systematic review and meta‐analysis on the association between solitary drinking and alcohol problems in adults

Associations between Meal Companions and Obesity in South Korean Adults

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