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Influence of Shared Environments in Development of Alcohol Use Disorder: A Scoping Review
Sreenivasulu Mallappagari1, Sinu Ezhumalai1, Gitanjali Narayanan2
1Department of Psychiatric Social Work, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru.
Background:
The influence of shared genetic vulnerability is well-known in the development of alcohol use disorder. However, there is a dearth of studies on shared environments. Hence, the present study aimed to ascertain the influence of shared environments in the development of alcohol use disorder.
Aim:
To examine the influence of adverse childhood experiences, parental bonding, and temperament in the development of alcohol use disorder.
Methods:
Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analysis extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines were followed. Studies were identified through search engines such as PubMed, Embase, and PsychInfo, CINAHL databases. Peer-reviewed articles in English published during 2000 - 2021 were included for the review.
Results:
About 47 articles were considered for the scoping review. Shared environmental factors such as adverse childhood experiences or childhood trauma within 18 years of life, novelty, adventure-seeking, cyclothymia, and immediate need for gratification contribute to alcohol use disorder development. Positive parenting is associated with a lower incidence of AUD.
Conclusion:
Understanding the influence of shared environments and providing tailor-made psycho-social interventions would reduce the risk and prevent alcohol use disorder development..
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