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Thirteen Years of Subjective Well-Being: Within-Person Association between Positive Affect, Negative Affect, and Life Satisfaction
This study provides insight into the direction of the long-term relationship between affective well-being and life satisfaction and highlights the importance of within-person analyses in understanding the relationships between these variables. (Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction)
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - December 18, 2023 Category: Addiction Source Type: research

Self-reported Mental Health Disorder, Alcohol use Pattern, and Anxiety Symptoms: Cross-sectional Phone Survey among Primary Health Care Users in S ão Paulo City Brazil
This study aimed to assess self-reported mental health disorders and their association with alcohol consumption and anxiety symptoms among PHC users in S ão Paulo, Brazil. Convenience samples were collected from 5413 participants who completed the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory-State 6 and Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test-Consumption. The prevalence of self-reported mental disorders was 30.5%, of which 54.6% had moderate, high, and severe ri sk alcohol consumption patterns and 65.5% reported moderate or severe anxiety symptoms. High STAI-6 scores were associated with mental disorders (excluding anxiety disorders),...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - December 16, 2023 Category: Addiction Source Type: research

The Impacts of Legalization of Physician-Assisted Suicide on Binge Drinking Among US Adults
The objective of the study is to evaluate the impacts of the legalization of physician-assisted suicide (PAS) in the USA on the trend of binge drinking among US adults. We analyzed the repeated cross-sectional data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (2006 –2019) in six legalized states and 17 non-legalized states. The trend in binge drinking behavior was compared with PAS legalization status using logistic regression analysis. Before the legalization, odds ratio (OR) of binge drinking increased annually by 3% in the legalized states, while that in the non-legalized states decreased by 1% annually. After ...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - December 15, 2023 Category: Addiction Source Type: research

Associations of Cannabis Use, High-Risk Alcohol Use, and Depressive Symptomology with Motivation and Attempts to Quit Cigarette Smoking Among Adults: Findings from the 2020 ITC Four Country Smoking and Vaping Survey
This study assessed independent and interaction effects of the frequency of cannabis use, high-risk alcohol use, and depressive symptomology on motivation and attempts to quit cigarette smoking among adults who regularly smoked. Cross-sectional data are from the 2020 International Tobacco Control Four Country Smoking and Vaping Survey and included 7044 adults (ages 18 + years) who smoked cigarettes daily in Australia (n = 1113), Canada (n = 2069), England (n = 2444), and the United States (USA) (n = 1418). Among all respondents, 33.1% of adults reported wanting to quit smoking “a lot,” and 29.1% made...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - December 14, 2023 Category: Addiction Source Type: research

Character Strengths, Coping, and Addiction Recovery: a Mediation Analysis
AbstractThe present cross-sectional online survey study explored the relationship between character strengths, coping, and addiction recovery in a sample of 425 US individuals who self-reported to be diagnosed with or treated for alcohol or drug abuse, and are currently seeking to resolve, are working towards resolving, or have resolved an alcohol or drug problem. Measures for character strengths, substance-specific coping, general approach/avoidance coping, and addiction recovery were included. Results showed that 11 character strengths were associated with better recovery after controlling for current substance use. Net ...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - December 14, 2023 Category: Addiction Source Type: research

Maladaptive Personality Trait Facets and Mentalization in Youth Gambling
AbstractPrevious studies indicated that both maladaptive personality traits and mentalizing deficits significantly contribute to gambling severity in the adult population. Although the ability to mentalize plays a key role in the development of personality and youth age is critical for the development of personality traits, to date, no study has analyzed the interplay between personality and mentalization in youth gambling. Moreover, the studies until now have mainly focused on the personalitydomains, substantially neglecting the role of personality traitfacets in gambling. The present study was aimed to clarify, for the...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - December 12, 2023 Category: Addiction Source Type: research

A Brief Comprehensive Review of the Interactions Between Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Internet Gaming Disorder
AbstractInternet gaming disorder (IGD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are two distinct conditions that have gained increasing recognition for their prevalence and impact on contemporary society. IGD is characterized by excessive and problematic gaming behavior, often resulting in adverse consequences across various life domains. In contrast, ADHD is defined by persistent inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, which can significantly impact academic, social, and occupational functioning. This review aims to delve into the complex relationship between IGD and ADHD, acknowledging their co-occurrence...
Source: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction - December 11, 2023 Category: Addiction Source Type: research