American Society of Addiction Medicine
American Society of Addiction Medicine
Lead: Links between adolescent binge drinking and midlife alcohol use behaviors by age, sex, and race/ethnicity
Lead: Links between adolescent binge drinking and midlife alcohol use behaviors by age, sex, and race/ethnicity
Lead: Links between adolescent binge drinking and midlife alcohol use behaviors by age, sex, and race/ethnicity
Tuesday 5th November 2024
Explore the link between teen binge drinking and midlife alcohol use, dementia risks, opioid maintenance treatment during pregnancy, and more in this episode.
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Episode Overview
- Adolescent binge drinking is linked to higher alcohol consumption in midlife.
- No safe level of alcohol consumption for dementia prevention.
- Buprenorphine may be safer than methadone during pregnancy for neurodevelopmental outcomes.
- Significant increase in fentanyl and methamphetamine use over the past decade.
- Volatile substance addiction is associated with increased risk of sudden cardiac death.
Those who reported binge drinking at 18 versus those who did not report a significantly higher mean and maximum number of drinks as adults
Ever wondered how your teenage drinking habits might impact your midlife alcohol use? This episode of 'This Week in Addiction Medicine' dives into a fascinating study from Alcohol Clinical and Experimental Research. The research uses data from the Monitoring the Future study, which has been tracking high school seniors since 1976. It reveals a strong link between adolescent binge drinking and higher alcohol consumption in midlife.
The findings suggest that those who binge drank at 18 are more likely to continue heavy drinking and binge drinking as adults, with the trend even more pronounced in older age groups. This episode doesn't stop there. It also explores a study from eClinical Medicine on the relationship between alcohol consumption and dementia risk, highlighting that no amount of alcohol is safe when it comes to dementia.
Another study discussed looks at the impact of opioid maintenance treatment during pregnancy on neurodevelopmental outcomes in children, suggesting buprenorphine is a safer option compared to methadone. The episode also covers research on the rising concentrations of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine in urine drug tests, and their implications for treatment outcomes.
Finally, you'll hear about the effects of volatile substance addiction on cardiac functions in young adults and the potential for gene expression differences in the brain to provide new insights into alcohol use disorder. This episode is packed with valuable information for anyone interested in addiction medicine, whether you're a healthcare professional or someone affected by these issues. Don't miss out on these important findings that could change the way we understand and treat addiction.