Alcohol consumption among the over 50s: international comparisons
Aim: Research exploring alcohol consumption patterns and behaviour change among older
adults is relatively scarce, often necessitating reliance on international evidence. To …
adults is relatively scarce, often necessitating reliance on international evidence. To …
The role of alcohol and drug intoxication in fatal drowning and other deaths that occur on the Australian coast
L Strasiotto, A Ellis, S Daw, JC Lawes - Journal of safety research, 2022 - Elsevier
Introduction: Alcohol and drug (illicit or prescription) intoxication impairs motor skills,
coordination, decision making abilities, hazard perception, and is known to increase the risk …
coordination, decision making abilities, hazard perception, and is known to increase the risk …
Online peer support for mental health problems in the United States: 2004–2010
DC DeAndrea, JC Anthony - Psychological medicine, 2013 - cambridge.org
BackgroundHelp seeking for online peer and other social support in response to depression
and other mental health problems offers an electronic technology alternative to traditional …
and other mental health problems offers an electronic technology alternative to traditional …
[HTML][HTML] Increased likelihood of falling in older cannabis users vs. non-users
Cannabis is one of the most common drugs in the United States and is the third most
prevalent substance consumed by adults aged 50 years and older. Normal aging is …
prevalent substance consumed by adults aged 50 years and older. Normal aging is …
Risk factors for cannabis-related mental health harms in older adults: a review
A Hudson, P Hudson - Clinical Gerontologist, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Objectives: This paper reviews research on the topic of cannabis use and mental health
harms in older adults and illustrates potential contributing factors and special clinical …
harms in older adults and illustrates potential contributing factors and special clinical …
Examining the role of substance abuse in elder mistreatment: Results from mistreatment investigations
Substance abuse has long been identified as a risk factor for elder mistreatment, yet
research on the topic remains sparse. This study tested hypotheses whether perpetrator and …
research on the topic remains sparse. This study tested hypotheses whether perpetrator and …
Late-life depressive symptoms: prediction models of change
Background Depression is a well-recognised problem in the elderly. The aim of this study
was to determine the factors associated with predictors of change in depressive symptoms …
was to determine the factors associated with predictors of change in depressive symptoms …
Marijuana use among older adults in the USA: user characteristics, patterns of use, and implications for intervention
DM DiNitto, NG Choi - International Psychogeriatrics, 2011 - cambridge.org
Background: Epidemiological studies show that the number of older adults using marijuana
is increasing. This study aimed to determine the correlates and patterns of marijuana use …
is increasing. This study aimed to determine the correlates and patterns of marijuana use …
[HTML][HTML] Differences in drinking patterns between men and women in Brazil
CC Wolle, M Sanches, ML Zilberman… - Brazilian Journal of …, 2011 - SciELO Brasil
OBJECTIVE: To examine sex differences in alcohol consumption according to age groups,
and to assess gender and age effects on several aspects of alcohol consumption patterns …
and to assess gender and age effects on several aspects of alcohol consumption patterns …
Drinking behavior among older adults at a continuing care retirement community: affective and motivational influences
Objectives: The purpose of this pilot study was to describe patterns of alcohol consumption
among continuing care retirement community (CCRC) residents and to explore the role of …
among continuing care retirement community (CCRC) residents and to explore the role of …