Impact of COVID-19 on Alcohol Treatment and Use
Author Information
Author(s): Vergeer Rhianna R., Luk Jeremy W., Stangl Bethany L., McCabe Emma M., Ziausyte Ugne, Schwandt Melanie L., Goldman David, Ramchandani Vijay A., Diazgranados Nancy
Primary Institution: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Hypothesis
AUD treatment interference would be positively associated with problematic alcohol use.
Conclusion
Self-reported AUD treatment interference may indicate interruption to individuals’ support systems and highlight the need for continued access to treatment.
Supporting Evidence
- AUD treatment interference was positively associated with problematic alcohol use.
- High perceived stress strengthened the association between AUD treatment interference and problematic alcohol use.
- High resilience buffered against the adverse impact of AUD treatment interference on problematic alcohol use.
Takeaway
The COVID-19 pandemic made it harder for people to get help for drinking problems, which led to more drinking. Stress makes this worse, but being resilient can help.
Methodology
A cross-sectional survey design was employed with data from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Alcohol Study.
Potential Biases
Participants with alcohol-related problems may have been less likely to complete all measures, introducing potential bias.
Limitations
The study used a convenience sample and relied on self-reported measures, which may introduce bias.
Participant Demographics
Participants were 48.6% female and 51.4% male, with a mean age of 44.2 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Confidence Interval
(1.001, 3.09)
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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