Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on substance use among adults without children, parents, and adolescents

Dodge, Kenneth A.; Skinner, Ann T.; Lansford, Jennifer E.; Copeland, William E.; Goodman, W. Benjamin; McMahon, Robert J.; Goulter, Natalie; Pettit, Gregory S.; Bates, John E.

doi:10.1016/j.abrep.2021.100388

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“…For example, a 17% and 24% decline in marijuana and alcohol availability in the USA was reported during the pandemic; given the situation of substance unavailability in the USA, the substance use rates had not significantly decreased [ 36 ]. Despite these findings, other studies reported increased substance use among adolescents during the pandemic of 25.33% and 9.33% increment in alcohol and other substance use, respectively [ 37 ].…”

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Substance use disorder among adolescents before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda: Retrospective findings from a psychiatric ward registry

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It has been reported that the COVID-19 pandemic has predisposed adolescents to risky behaviors such as substance use and subsequent substance use disorder (SUD). However, it is unknown how the pandemic has changed the prevalence of SUD among adolescents in Uganda. We aimed to determine the prevalence of SUD and associated factors among adolescents in southwestern Uganda. Retrospectively, psychiatry ward records from November 2018 to July 2021 were collected from the largest tertiary hospital in southwestern Uganda. A total of 441 adolescent records were included in the analysis, with a mean age was 17±1.88 years, and the majority were males (50.34%). The overall prevalence of SUD was 7.26% (5.90% and 9.80% before and during the pandemic). Despite a little rise in SUD (3.9% increment) during the COVID-19 pandemic, there was no statistical difference compared to before the pandemic. The likelihood of being diagnosed with SUD was more among older adolescents at any period. In addition, having a diagnosis of bipolar mood disorder reduced the likelihood of SUD during the pandemic. This study indicated no statistical change in the diagnosis of SUD among adolescents before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. As older-male adolescents (17 to 19 years) were at higher risk of SUD, there is a need for early intervention for this group.

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Substance use disorder among adolescents before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda: Retrospective findings from a psychiatric ward registry

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“…The UNODC’s 2021 World Drug Report states an increase in drug abuse due to the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated stress and anxiety [26] . Authors from other studies have also cautioned about an increase in deviant behaviour due to the psychological impact of coronavirus on life and livelihood [27] , [28] . Further research is warranted to look into behavioural patterns of voluntary and replacement blood donors and correlate with the prevalence of transfusion-transmitted infections.…”

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Exploring the unseen effect of COVID 19 pandemic on blood transfusion services in a tertiary care centre

Kaur¹,

Bedi²,

Mittal³

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Transfusion and Apheresis Science

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“…Research looking at the relationship between grief and mental health of college students during the COVID‐19 pandemic showed that individuals who lost loved ones as a result of COVID‐19 had increased psychological distress. The most common mental health problems experienced by young adults during the pandemic were anxiety, depression, and alcohol and substance use (Dodge et al, 2021 ; Li et al, 2021 ). In addition, previous research has demonstrated a negative relationship between mental health and psychological hardiness (Sadeghi & Einaky, 2021 ).…”

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The impact of psychological hardiness on intolerance of uncertainty in university students during the COVID‐19 pandemic

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Karakurt

2022

Journal Community Psychology

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The purpose of the study was to measure the impact of psychological hardiness on the intolerance of uncertainty (IOU) among university students during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic. A cross‐sectional correlational research design was used in the study, where participants were selected by convenience sampling. The data was collected from 1217 undergraduate students from a university in Turkey through web‐based questionnaires. The Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale assessed data, including intolerance of uncertainty. In addition, the Personal Views Survey III‐R was used to measure students' psychological hardiness. The results indicated that Turkish undergraduate students overall had high IOU and above‐average psychological hardiness. Psychological hardiness was negatively correlated with IOU. Students losing a loved one because of COVID‐19 had increased intolerance to uncertainty and lower psychological hardiness. Psychological hardiness was a powerful predictor of IOU. These findings show the need to implement hardiness‐training programs for undergraduate students to increase their tolerance to uncertainty and reduce the effect of grief.

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on substance use among adults without children, parents, and adolescents

Abstract: Highlights Alcohol and substance use problems increase after the COVID-19 pandemic onset. Research methods included surveys and analysis of pre-to-post change. Particulary great increases in alcohol and substance use were found in adolescents.

Cited by 30 publications

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Substance use disorder among adolescents before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda: Retrospective findings from a psychiatric ward registry

Substance use disorder among adolescents before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda: Retrospective findings from a psychiatric ward registry

Exploring the unseen effect of COVID 19 pandemic on blood transfusion services in a tertiary care centre

The impact of psychological hardiness on intolerance of uncertainty in university students during the COVID‐19 pandemic

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