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Problem drinking and family history.

K D Fletcher1, D K Price, C C Cook

  • 1Psychiatric Centre, Princess Alexandra RAF Hospital, Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom.

British Journal of Addiction
|October 1, 1991
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Problem drinkers show greater severity across multiple life areas compared to controls. A positive family history and childhood issues significantly worsen outcomes for those with alcohol problems.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Addiction Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Alcohol use disorder is a significant public health concern.
  • Understanding factors influencing problem drinking severity is crucial for effective interventions.
  • Family history and early life experiences are potential contributors to alcohol problems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the severity of various life problems between problem drinkers and controls.
  • To investigate the impact of family history on the severity of problems in problem drinkers.
  • To explore the combined effect of family history and childhood problems on problem drinking severity.

Main Methods:

  • Data collected from 103 problem drinkers and 96 controls.
  • Assessed severity using the Severity of Alcohol Dependence Questionnaire (SADQ), General Health Questionnaire (GHQ), and measures of disciplinary, financial, and relationship problems.

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  • Analyzed differences between groups and the influence of family history and childhood problems.

    • Main Results:

    • Problem drinkers were significantly more affected than controls on SADQ, GHQ, and relationship problems.
    • 55% of problem drinkers had a positive family history, showing greater severity on SADQ, GHQ, and financial problems.
    • The most severe outcomes were observed in individuals with a positive family history and reported childhood problems.

    Conclusions:

    • Problem drinking is associated with widespread life difficulties.
    • Family history and childhood adversity are significant risk factors exacerbating problem drinking severity.
    • Targeting individuals with a family history and childhood problems may be critical for prevention and treatment efforts.