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Mood disorder, anxiety and suicide risk among subjects with alcohol abuse and/or dependence: a population-based study.
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Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry / Revista Brasileira de Psiquiatria . Jan-Mar2018, Vol. 40 Issue 1, p1-5. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of alcohol abuse and/or dependence in a population-based sample of young adults and assess the prevalence of comorbid mood disorders, anxiety, and suicide risk in this population. Methods: This cross-sectional, population-based study enrolled 1,953 young adults aged 18-35 years. The CAGE questionnaire was used to screen for alcohol abuse and/or dependence, with CAGE scoresX2 considered positive. Psychiatric disorders were investigated through the structured Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI). Results: Alcohol abuse and/or dependence was identified in 187 (9.60%) individuals (5.10% among women and 15.20% among men). Alcohol abuse and/or dependence were more prevalent among men than women, as well as among those who used tobacco, illicit drugs or presented with anxiety disorder, mood disorder and suicide risk. Conclusion: These findings suggest that alcohol abuse and/or dependence are consistently associated with a higher prevalence of psychiatric comorbidities, could be considered important predictors of other psychiatric disorders, and deserve greater public heath attention, pointing to the need for alcohol abuse prevention programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15164446
- Volume :
- 40
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry / Revista Brasileira de Psiquiatria
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 128725950
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1590/1516-4446-2016-2170