Attention Deficit Hyperactivity (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): on the Role of Alcohol and Societal Factors

Jargin, Sergei V.

doi:10.5812/ijhrba.9640

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“…Indeed, in contrast to individuals with ASD traits alone, individuals with comorbid ADHD traits have been found to have an increased risk of alcohol abuse [ 14 , 18 , 25 , 26 ]. It has been suggested that the underlying reasons for the increased alcohol consumption among youngsters with co-occurring ASD and ADHD symptoms could be in part genetic but may also be a direct, impulsive, response to dealing with stressors in the immediate environment [ 27 , 28 ]. Autistic traits have been associated with an enhanced risk of exposure to environmental stress, e.g.…”

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Autistic traits and alcohol use in adolescents within the general population

Pijnenburg

Kaplun

Haan

et al. 2022

Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry

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It has been suggested that autistic traits are associated with less frequent alcohol use in adolescence. Our study seeks to examine the relationship between autistic traits and alcohol use in a large adolescent population. Leveraging data from the IMAGEN cohort, including 2045 14-year-old adolescents that were followed-up to age 18, we selected items on social preference/skills and rigidity from different questionnaires. We used linear regression models to (1) test the effect of the sum scores on the prevalence of alcohol use (AUDIT-C) over time, (2) explore the relationship between autistic traits and alcohol use patterns, and (3) explore the specific effect of each autistic trait on alcohol use. Higher scores on the selected items were associated with trajectories of less alcohol use from the ages between 14 and 18 (b = − 0.030; CI 95% = − 0.042, − 0.017; p < 0.001). Among adolescents who used alcohol, those who reported more autistic traits were also drinking less per occasion than their peers and were less likely to engage in binge drinking. We found significant associations between alcohol use and social preference (p < 0.001), nervousness for new situations (p = 0.001), and detail orientation (p < 0.001). Autistic traits (social impairment, detail orientation, and anxiety) may buffer against alcohol use in adolescence.

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“…Autistic traits have been associated with an enhanced risk of exposure to environmental stress, e.g. to bullying or child abuse [ 27 , 28 ]. The co-occurring (impulsive) traits associated with ADHD may cause the young individual to initiate alcohol use.…”

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Autistic traits and alcohol use in adolescents within the general population

Pijnenburg

Kaplun

Haan

et al. 2022

Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry

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“…There is considerable evidence demonstrating associations between childhood trauma, including physical, sexual and emotional abuse, with negative mental health, physical health and social outcomes, deficient communicative skills, antisocial behavior, substance abuse and, in particular, misuse of alcohol in a victim's later life; further details and references are in [1][2][3]. Detection of the abuse and exposure of perpetrators often depends on the victim.…”

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Child Abuse, Autism and Excessive Alcohol Consumption

2017

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They spent there also two subsequent summers, having almost no contact with other children. The boy sat on a sofa or bench for a long time, which did not contribute to his physical development and communicative skills. Sergei (S.) recollects an episode that his father later confirmed. The father came unexpectedly; little Sergei (S.) is running toward him: "Daddy, daddy comes!" -stumbles and falls down. Then the father is shaking him and asking: "What did you drink?" -and then argues with the nanny. Back in Moscow, the boy asks for cough syrup. The mother gives him some mixture from the pharmacy but the boy is wining and asking for the "true" syrup. The nanny gave him sweat fortified wine as cough syrup, probably to calm him down and not to be disturbed at night. There was also some kind of sexual engagement under the guise of hygienic smearing of genital area with vegetable oil etc., which later resulted in "exhibitionist" behavior by the little child, leading to punishments and bullying.At the age of about 6-7 years, Sergei (S.) was noticed to have autistic traits such as communication deficits, failure to develop peer relationships and motor clumsiness. Some symptoms compatible with the ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) were observed as well: inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity, the latter being more pronounced in a familiar environment. Appearance of the

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How FASD Presents Across the Lifespan

Hanlon‐Dearman

2021

Prevention, Recognition and Management of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): on the Role of Alcohol and Societal Factors

Cited by 5 publications

References 7 publications

Autistic traits and alcohol use in adolescents within the general population

Autistic traits and alcohol use in adolescents within the general population

Child Abuse, Autism and Excessive Alcohol Consumption

How FASD Presents Across the Lifespan

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