Consumption of Energy Drinks Linked to Alcohol Dependence

par **ben lamine** Sam 04 Déc 2010, 12:03

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Consumption of Energy Drinks Linked to Alcohol Dependence

Message par ben lamine Sam 04 Déc 2010, 12:03

Clinical Context

Energy drinks are becoming increasingly popular, particularly among young people, who often combine energy drinks with alcohol. This could represent a dangerous practice, according to the authors of the current study. The sleeplessness and reduction in fatigue associated with energy drinks could prolong drinking episodes. Moreover, there is evidence that energy drinks can reduce the subjective feeling of drunkenness while not having any effect on cognitive or motor impairment associated with binge drinking. This could lead to more risky behaviors, including driving under the influence of alcohol.The current study examines the relationship between energy drink and alcohol consumption among a cohort of university students.

par **ben lamine** Sam 04 Déc 2010, 12:09

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Re: Consumption of Energy Drinks Linked to Alcohol Dependence

Message par ben lamine Sam 04 Déc 2010, 12:09

Clinical Implications

Energy drinks could potentiate the harmful effects of alcohol consumption by delaying sleep and prolonging drinking episodes. Moreover, energy drinks can reduce the subjective feeling of drunkenness while not having any effect on cognitive or motor impairment associated with binge drinking.
The current study demonstrates a positive, independent association between energy drink use at least once per week and increased alcohol consumption and alcohol dependence. Less frequent energy drink use did not affect the rate of alcohol dependence vs nonuse.

par **ben lamine** Sam 04 Déc 2010, 12:11

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Re: Consumption of Energy Drinks Linked to Alcohol Dependence

Message par ben lamine Sam 04 Déc 2010, 12:11

CME Test

Questions answered incorrectly will be highlighted. You are seeing a 19-year-old woman you have known for more than a decade as a patient. She confesses that she has started binge drinking more in college and combining energy drinks with alcohol in particular. What can you tell her about the potential interaction between energy drink consumption and alcohol?
Energy drinks can shorten episodes of binge drinking
Energy drinks enhance the subjective feeling of drunkenness
Energy drinks reduce the effect of alcohol consumption on cognitive impairment
Energy drinks have no effect on the motor impairment associated with alcohol consumption
According to the current study by Arria and colleagues, what can you tell this young woman regarding the association between energy drink use and alcohol consumption?
There is no independent association between energy drink consumption and alcohol use
High-frequency energy drink consumption is associated with higher alcohol consumption but not alcohol dependence
High-frequency energy drink consumption is associated with higher alcohol consumption and a higher risk for alcohol dependence
Even modest energy drink consumption increases the risk for alcohol dependence Consumption of Energy Drinks Linked to Alcohol Dependence 544850