Predicting problem drinking in college students: gender differences and the CAGE questionnaire

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The CAGE questionnaire is a poor predictor of problems associated with alcohol consumption, especially with regard to college women. However, simple indicators such as recent increase in consumption and evidence of past use can predict problem drinking. Associated problems that underscore the relevance of developmental substance abuse history among youthful drinkers also demonstrates strength in predicting high problem drinking. Issues regarding the assessment of youth substance abuse, with reference to gender difference, is discussed.

Analysis, College students, Sex differences, Alcohol and youth, Juvenile drinking, Questionnaires

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Disruption of family rituals as a mediator of the relationship between parental drinking and adult adjustment in offspring

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The disruption of family rituals and routines has a mediating effect on the drinking habits of parents. The study, based on a self-report of 143 students and 129 outpatients, also found that such disruptions prevent the negative effects of the parents' drinking problems on the children. Children from families with drinking problems face risks of adapting similar habits, and are susceptible to depression, anxiety and other anti-social behavior.

Alcoholism, Family, Children of alcoholics

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Predicting psychological distress among former Soviet immigrants

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A sample of former Soviet immigrants were studied to determine whether age, gender, marital status, education, employment, length of time in the US and immigration demands were predictors of psychological distress. It was shown that women, older immigrants, those with less than a college education and those with greater immigration demands related with language, loss, discrimination were the most distressed.

Immigrants, Emigration and immigration, Psychiatric research

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