Quality of life, age of onset of alcohol use and alcohol use disorders in adolescence and young adulthood: Findings from an Australian birth cohort

Fischer, Jane; Najman, Jake M.; Plotnikova, Maria; Clavarino, Alexandra

doi:10.1111/dar.12227

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“…In a third recent study, participants were followed for over 21 years in a birth cohort from the Mater Misericordiae Hospital and University of Queensland Study of Pregnancy. Investigators found that age 14 happiness and life satisfaction was inversely related to subsequent onset of alcohol use disorders [24 ▪ ]. …”

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The natural history of substance use disorders

Sarvet

Hasin

2016

Current Opinion in Psychiatry

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Purpose of review Illicit drugs, alcohol, and tobacco use disorders contribute substantially to the global burden of disease. Knowledge about the major elements of the natural history of substance use disorders (incidence, remission, persistence, and relapse) is crucial to a broader understanding of the course and outcomes of substance use disorders. Recent findings Prospective cohort studies in nonclinical samples indicate that externalizing psychopathology in earlier life, including early disordered substance use, delinquency, and personality disorders, are related to substance use disorders later in life and chronic course. Externalizing psychopathology may be initiated by early adverse experiences, for example, childhood maltreatment and stressful life events. After controlling for confounders, ‘age at first use’ as a causal factor for alcohol use disorder later in life and the ‘drug substitution’ hypothesis are not supported in general population data. Summary Future research should focus on elaborating the causal framework that leads to the development and persistence of severe substance use disorders, with an emphasis on identifying modifiable factors for intervention by policy makers or health professionals. More research is needed on the natural history of substance use disorders in low-income and middle-income countries.

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The natural history of substance use disorders

Sarvet

Hasin

2016

Current Opinion in Psychiatry

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“…The use of psychoactive substances increases with age, and taking more than one is a frequent phenomenon [2,3,4]. Research interest is focused on adolescents at the age of tobacco, alcohol, and drug initiation (usually at 13 years of age) and in subsequent years, when the first symptoms of problems connected with abuse begin to appear [5,6]. Longitudinal studies from early adolescence to early adulthood enable the prediction of problem behaviours [7] and indicate the need for intervention during the critical period, taking into account various social groups.…”

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The Relationship between Multiple Substance Use, Perceived Academic Achievements, and Selected Socio-Demographic Factors in a Polish Adolescent Sample

Mazur¹,

Tabak²,

Dzielska³

et al. 2016

IJERPH

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Predictors of high-risk patterns of substance use are often analysed in relation to demographic and school-related factors. The interaction between these factors and the additional impact of family wealth are still new areas of research. The aim of this study was to find determinants of the most common patterns of psychoactive substance use in mid-adolescence, compared to non-users. A sample of 1202 Polish students (46.1% boys, mean age of 15.6 years) was surveyed in 2013/2014. Four patterns of psychoactive substance use were defined using cluster analysis: non-users—71.9%, mainly tobacco and alcohol users—13.7%, high alcohol and cannabis users—7.2%, poly-users—7.2%. The final model contained the main effects of gender and age, and one three-way (perceived academic achievement × gender × family affluence) interaction. Girls with poor perception of school performance (as compared to girls with better achievements) were at significantly higher risk of being poly-users, in both less and more affluent families (adjusted odds ratio (OR) = 5.55 and OR = 3.60, respectively). The impact of family affluence was revealed only in interaction with other factors. Patterns of substance use in mid-adolescence are strongly related to perceived academic achievements, and these interact with selected socio-demographic factors.

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“…Sus resultados evidenciaron que su uso frecuente (≥ 2 días en el último mes) se relacionó con una reducción en la satisfacción con la vida (OR: 4,04; 95% IC: 1,43-11,36) y en la felicidad (OR: 2,28; 95% IC 1,02-5,12). Posteriormente, estos autores, en un estudio longitudinal, asociaron el consumo de alcohol y la QOL 16 en adolescentes australianos a los 14 y 21 años (n = 1.644). La frecuencia y cantidad de consumo de alcohol se determinó a través de vasos consumidos, y con el Manual de diagnóstico y estadístico de los trastornos mentales (DSM IV).…”

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Uso de sustancias psicoactivas y calidad de vida relacionada con la salud en adolescentes escolarizados

Aravena¹,

Hidalgo-Rasmussen²,

G³

et al. 2017

Rev. méd. Chile

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Background The use of psychoactive substances among adolescents is a major social and public health concern. Aim To analyze association of substance abuse and multiple drug use with health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in adolescents attending a high school in Valparaiso, Chile. Material and Methods Analytical cross-sectional study conducted in a sample of adolescents attending high school. HRQOL was assessed using KIDSCREEN-52 questionnaire and substance use was measured using the Global school-based student health survey. Participants had to complete online, self-administered, anonymous questionnaires. Multiple logistic regression analyses were conducted to calculate Odd ratios. Results A total of 550 adolescents aged 16 ± 1 years old completed the questionnaires. Thirty nine percent consumed alcohol during the last month, 31% smoked, 33% used marijuana and 33% admitted the use of multiple drugs. High-risk alcohol consumption was associated with a lower perception of psychological well-being, self-perception and school environment. This last dimension was affected in those who admitted marijuana use during the last month. Multiple drug use (three substances) was associated with a lower perception of physical and psychological well-being, self-perception, relationship with parents, family life and school environment. Conclusions High-risk alcohol consumption and multiple drug use (three substances) have a negative impact on the HRQOL of school age adolescents.

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Quality of life, age of onset of alcohol use and alcohol use disorders in adolescence and young adulthood: Findings from an Australian birth cohort

Abstract: Poor QOL was associated with the early age of onset of alcohol use and AUDs. Addressing adolescent and young adult QOL may reduce the early onset of alcohol use and its potential for harm.

Cited by 24 publications

References 67 publications

The natural history of substance use disorders

The natural history of substance use disorders

The Relationship between Multiple Substance Use, Perceived Academic Achievements, and Selected Socio-Demographic Factors in a Polish Adolescent Sample

Uso de sustancias psicoactivas y calidad de vida relacionada con la salud en adolescentes escolarizados

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