Impacts of changes in alcohol consumption patterns during the first 2020 COVID-19 restrictions for people with and without mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions: A cross sectional study in 13 countries

Autor: Emma L. Davies, Cheneal Puljevic, Gail Gilchrist, Laura Potts, Ahnjili Zhuparris, Larissa J. Maier, Monica J Barratt, Adam R. Winstock, Jason A. Ferris
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: The International Journal on Drug Policy
ISSN: 1873-4758
0955-3959
Popis: Background: The initial period of COVID-19-related restrictions affected substance use in some population groups. We explored how changes in alcohol use at the beginning of the pandemic impacted the health and well-being of people with and without mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions (MHDCs). Methods: Data came from the Global Drug Survey Special Edition on COVID-19 conducted in May-June 2020. Measured were; changes in drinking compared to February 2020 (pre-COVID-19 restrictions), reasons for changes, and impact on physical health, mental health, relationships, finances, work/study, and enjoyment. This study included 38,141 respondents (median age = 32 IQR 25-45; 51.9% cis man; 47.8% cis woman; 1.2% trans/non-binary; 30.2% with MHDCs e.g. depression 20.0%, anxiety 16.3%, ADHD 3.8%, PTSD 3.3%). Results: A third (35.3%) of respondents with MHDCs and 17.8% without MHDCs indicated that increased drinking affected their mental health negatively (p
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