Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Stress Prevention and Stress Management Techniques IV

Stress Prevention and Stress Management Techniques IV

Stress often leads to unhealthy habits like smoking, excessive drinking, and overeating, which offer short-term relief but ultimately increase long-term health risks. These behaviors create a cycle that temporarily lowers stress levels but can result in severe long-term health consequences. Breaking these habits is essential to reduce the risk of chronic diseases and improve overall well-being. Three primary changes that support better health include quitting smoking, reducing alcohol intake,...

Substance Use Disorders Affecting Sleep

Substance Use Disorders Affecting Sleep

Substance use disorders involve a pattern of using drugs more extensively than intended and continuing use despite harmful consequences. This includes legal substances like alcohol and nicotine, as well as illegal drugs. These disorders often involve both physical and psychological dependence, reflecting compulsive use of substances that significantly alter thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, contributing to a major public health issue.
Understanding the concepts of physical dependence,...

CNS Depressants: Alcohol and Nicotine

CNS Depressants: Alcohol and Nicotine

Ethanol, a clear colorless alcohol, has been consumed by humans for millennia, but its effects on the body are far from benign. At lower doses, it induces decreased inhibitions and loquaciousness, leading to its social appeal. However, it can cause severe consequences at higher doses, such as coma and respiratory depression, due to its zero-order elimination kinetics. Chronic ethanol abuse wreaks havoc on multiple organ systems, particularly the CNS and the liver. Abrupt cessation of ethanol...

Coronary Artery Disease IV: Preventive Measures

Coronary Artery Disease IV: Preventive Measures

Effective preventive measures for coronary artery disease (CAD) focus on controlling modifiable risk factors, including cholesterol abnormalities and lifestyle changes.Cholesterol ManagementFirst, the Mediterranean diet and the American Heart Association advocate for maintaining low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels below 100 mg/dL, with a more stringent recommendation of below 70 mg/dL for individuals at high risk. LDL cholesterol, often termed "bad cholesterol," can lead to the...

Regulation of Water Intake

Regulation of Water Intake

Osmolality refers to the number of solute particles per kilogram of solvent in a solution. Plasma osmolality specifically indicates the total number of solute particles per kilogram of water in blood plasma. This value reflects the body's hydration status and is tightly regulated through mechanisms controlling water intake and output. While water consumption is a conscious decision, the body has intrinsic regulatory systems to maintain fluid balance. Dehydration, a state of water deficit...

Stress and Mental Health

Stress and Mental Health

Chronic stress profoundly affects mental health, significantly influencing mood, behavior, and overall quality of life. Research closely links chronic stress with mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. Ongoing exposure to stress can lead to physiological and psychological changes, initiating a cycle of emotional distress and maladaptive coping mechanisms.
Individuals with depression often experience challenges in both their personal and professional...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Individual and spouse alcohol consumption patterns and anxiety: The mediating role of relationship satisfaction.

Experimental and clinical psychopharmacology·2026

Same author

Evaluating the immediate impacts of the repeal of the Northern Territory minimum unit price on off-premises alcohol pricing: Findings from an observational study of online alcohol retailers.

Addiction (Abingdon, England)·2026

Same author

Predictive validity of Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test - Consumption (AUDIT-C) for register-based alcohol-attributable events among general-population men and women of different ages.

Addiction (Abingdon, England)·2026

Same author

Alcohol Use Associated With Gambling Harm in a Population Representative Australian Sample.

Drug and alcohol review·2026

Same author

Rethinking Alcohol Harm Reduction.

Drug and alcohol review·2026

Same author

Exploring the intersection of heavy alcohol use and masculine norms as risk factors for male-to-female intimate partner violence: Evidence from an Australian national survey.

Addiction (Abingdon, England)·2026

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Oct 18, 2025

Modeling Alcohol Consumption in Rodents Using Two-Bottle Choice Home Cage Drinking and Microstructural Analysis

Modeling Alcohol Consumption in Rodents Using Two-Bottle Choice Home Cage Drinking and Microstructural Analysis

Published on: November 8, 2024

Beyond 'drinking occasions': Examining complex changes in drinking practices during COVID-19.

Gabriel Caluzzi¹, Amy Pennay¹, Anne-Marie Laslett^1,2,3

¹Centre for Alcohol Policy Research, Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia.

Drug and Alcohol Review

|October 3, 2021

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

COVID-19 restrictions altered Australian drinking habits, blurring traditional

Keywords:

COVID-19 alcohol drinking occasions

More Related Videos

Murine Drinking Models in the Development of Pharmacotherapies for Alcoholism: Drinking in the Dark and Two-bottle Choice

Murine Drinking Models in the Development of Pharmacotherapies for Alcoholism: Drinking in the Dark and Two-bottle Choice

Published on: January 7, 2019

The Motivation for Alcohol Reward: Predictors of Progressive-Ratio Intravenous Alcohol Self-Administration in Humans

The Motivation for Alcohol Reward: Predictors of Progressive-Ratio Intravenous Alcohol Self-Administration in Humans

Published on: April 28, 2022

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Oct 18, 2025

Modeling Alcohol Consumption in Rodents Using Two-Bottle Choice Home Cage Drinking and Microstructural Analysis

Modeling Alcohol Consumption in Rodents Using Two-Bottle Choice Home Cage Drinking and Microstructural Analysis

Published on: November 8, 2024

Murine Drinking Models in the Development of Pharmacotherapies for Alcoholism: Drinking in the Dark and Two-bottle Choice

Murine Drinking Models in the Development of Pharmacotherapies for Alcoholism: Drinking in the Dark and Two-bottle Choice

Published on: January 7, 2019

The Motivation for Alcohol Reward: Predictors of Progressive-Ratio Intravenous Alcohol Self-Administration in Humans

The Motivation for Alcohol Reward: Predictors of Progressive-Ratio Intravenous Alcohol Self-Administration in Humans

Published on: April 28, 2022

Area of Science:

Alcohol consumption research
Sociology of health
Public health

Background:

The concept of 'drinking occasions' is standard in alcohol research but has limitations.
COVID-19 restrictions significantly impacted daily routines and social behaviors globally.
Understanding shifts in drinking patterns is crucial for public health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore how COVID-19 restrictions influenced Australian adults' drinking practices.
To critically examine the utility of the 'drinking occasions' concept in light of changing consumption patterns.
To propose alternative frameworks for conceptualizing alcohol consumption in research.

Main Methods:

Qualitative study involving 59 in-depth interviews with Australian drinkers (aged 18+).
Interviews conducted in the latter half of 2020, focusing on the impact of COVID-19 restrictions.
Thematic analysis of interview data to identify shifts in drinking practices and contexts.

Main Results:

Participants reported changes in work, study, and social routines, affecting drinking times and contexts.
Four key themes emerged: shifting structures, permeable drinking boundaries, extended drinking occasions, and new drinking contexts.
Drinking practices became less constrained by traditional structures, norms, and settings.

Conclusions:

The 'drinking occasions' framework is insufficient for capturing complex, context-dependent drinking behaviors.
COVID-19 has potentially induced lasting changes in lifestyle and drinking practices.
Conceptualizing drinking as a 'practice' rather than an 'occasion' may offer a more nuanced approach for future research.