Abstract

In the U.S.A. early age of drinking has been associated with a greater likelihood of unintentional and intentional injury and a greater likelihood of developing alcohol dependence and frequent heavy drinking patterns. The purpose of this project is to examine age of onset of alcohol use in Italy, a context that is normatively different than the U.S.A. and where early drinking is the norm. In Italy wine is traditionally perceived as food rather than alcohol and wine is the most popular alcoholic drink. Surveys of youths and adults in Italy reveal that heavier alcohol consumption, including the number of drunkenness episodes, is found among beer drinkers and those who drink outside their home. This project will examine the relationship between starting to drink at an early age and more frequent heavy drinking in later life or the development of alcohol dependence in a sample of Italians.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Type
Comprehensive Center (P60)
Project #
1P60AA013759-01A1
Application #
6968147
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZAA1-AA (05))
Project Start
2004-02-12
Project End
2006-01-31
Budget Start
2004-02-12
Budget End
2005-01-31
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
2004
Total Cost
$82,971
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
Boston University
Department
Type
DUNS #
604483045
City
Boston
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
02118

  Publications

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Hingson, Ralph W; Heeren, Timothy; Edwards, Erika M et al. (2012) Young adults at risk for excess alcohol consumption are often not asked or counseled about drinking alcohol. J Gen Intern Med 27:179-84
Siegel, Michael; DeJong, William; Naimi, Timothy S et al. (2011) Alcohol brand preferences of underage youth: results from a pilot survey among a national sample. Subst Abus 32:191-201
Binakonsky, Jane; Giga, Noreen; Ross, Craig et al. (2011) Jello shot consumption among older adolescents: a pilot study of a newly identified public health problem. Subst Use Misuse 46:828-35
Giga, Noreen M; Binakonsky, Jane; Ross, Craig et al. (2011) The nature and extent of flavored alcoholic beverage consumption among underage youth: results of a national brand-specific survey. Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse 37:229-34
Palfai, Tibor P; Zisserson, Rebecca; Saitz, Richard (2011) Using personalized feedback to reduce alcohol use among hazardous drinking college students: the moderating effect of alcohol-related negative consequences. Addict Behav 36:539-42
Bernstein, Judith; Heeren, Timothy; Edward, Erika et al. (2010) A brief motivational interview in a pediatric emergency department, plus 10-day telephone follow-up, increases attempts to quit drinking among youth and young adults who screen positive for problematic drinking. Acad Emerg Med 17:890-902
Rohsenow, Damaris J; Howland, Jonathan; Arnedt, J Todd et al. (2010) Intoxication with bourbon versus vodka: effects on hangover, sleep, and next-day neurocognitive performance in young adults. Alcohol Clin Exp Res 34:509-18
Rothman, Emily F; Bernstein, Judith; Strunin, Lee (2010) Why might adverse childhood experiences lead to underage drinking among US youth? Findings from an emergency department-based qualitative pilot study. Subst Use Misuse 45:2281-90

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