The multiplicative effect of combining alcohol with energy drinks on adolescent gambling

Vieno, Alessio; Canale, Natale; Potente, Roberta; Scalese, Marco; Griffiths, Mark D.; Molinaro, Sabrina

doi:10.1016/j.addbeh.2018.01.034

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“…Nowadays, its combination with alcoholic beverages is a common practice (Weldy 2010;Patrick et al 2018). Alcohol mixed with energy drinks (AmEDs) is a particularly alarming combination, given the evidence that consistently associate these drinks with increased risk behaviours and greater alcohol consumption, particularly among young individuals (O' Brien et al 2008;Scalese et al 2017;Vieno et al 2018). Therefore, understanding the mechanisms behind the effects of these beverages is crucial to elaborate more efficient strategies that help prevent and mitigate the health impact of AmEDs consumption.…”

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Alcohol mixed with energy drinks: what about taurine?

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Rationale Since energy drinks (EDs) were marketed to the general public as recreational and soft drinks, mixing these with alcohol has become a popular practice, especially in the younger population. Alcohol mixed with EDs (AmEDs) is a particularly alarming combination, given the evidence that consistently associate these drinks with increased risk behaviours and greater alcohol consumption. Caffeine and taurine are commonly found in EDs. In contrast to caffeine, the studies on taurine psychoactive properties and how this amino acid influences ethanol intake alone or in combination with caffeine are not so numerous. Objectives We summarised relevant and available data on the studies focusing on taurine as a psychoactive agent and its influence on ethanol (EtOH)-induced behaviours. Given the increased risk that represents mixing alcohol with energy drinks, we put emphasis on the research exploring the impact of these combinations on motivated behaviour towards EtOH consumption. ResultsThe research on taurine properties on motivated behaviour towards EtOH consumption is limited, and mostly all done in combination with caffeine or other molecules. This makes it difficult to elucidate the effect of this amino acid when combined with alcohol. Conclusions Incomplete understanding of the properties and effects of AmEDs is unavoidable until more studies are performed on the influence of taurine on motivation to consume alcohol. Taurine should be further explored, particularly in regard to its potential beneficial applications, motivational properties and synergies with other psychoactive ingredients (i.e. caffeine).

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“…In contrast, other authors argue that AMED consumers drink significantly less alcohol and have fewer alcohol-related behaviour reports than those who drink only alcoholic beverages (De Haan et al, 2012;Johnson et al, 2016). There is also an association between the consumption of alcohol mixed with EDs and the use of tobacco, marijuana, prescription psychostimulants (Khan et al, 2016), and gambling (Vieno et al, 2018).…”

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Relationship between the frequency of energy drinks consumption and insomnia, depression, alcohol abuse, socioeconomic status and religion among the higher education students of Republic of Bashkortostan

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INTRODUCTION:Energy drinks (EDs) have recently been gaining popularity in Bashkortostan, as elsewhere in Russia, and are particularly prevalent among young people, whose health is critical to public health. Finding associations between the frequent consumption of EDs and mental health problems has become our main goal. METHODS: An anonymous online questionnaire was designed to analyse the incidence and context of the consumption of EDs in relation to the demographics, socioeconomic status, Insomnia Severity Index, the Alcohol Abuse Risk Test, and the Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale. RESULTS: Among 813 participants, 20.8 ± 5.9 years old in average, 644 (79.2%) were women. Overall, 23% of participants had never tried EDs, 42.4% reported sporadic use, 17% consume EDs several times a month, and 12.4% and 5.2% several times a week and day, respectively. A statistically significant association was observed between EDs drinking frequency and male gender, lower educational level, cigarette smoking, drug use, religiosity, and age. The relationship of insomnia severity and risk of alcohol abuse to the frequency of EDs intake was also statistically significant. CONCLUSION: The frequency of consumption of EDs was associated with male gender, atheism, a lower level of education and age, smoking and drug use, severe insomnia, and a high risk of alcohol abuse. These groups of people are more vulnerable to the adverse effects of EDs.

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“…Empirical evidence also shows that gambling in adolescence is associated not only with the use of tobacco, but also with other substances such as alcohol, illicit drugs (especially cannabis, but also cocaine or non-medical use of prescription drugs), or energy drinks (Canale et al, 2017;Cook et al, 2015;Vieno et al, 2018). It is also associated with risky sexual behavior (Martins, Lee, Kim, Letourneau, & Storr, 2014;Räsänen, Lintonen, Joronen, & Konu, 2015) and other health risks and various forms of anti-social behavior such as driving under the influence of alcohol, being involved in a fight, or carrying a weapon (Chaumeton, Ramowski, & Nystrom, 2011;Mishra, Lalumière, Morgan, & Williams, 2011;Proimos, DuRant, Pierce, & Goodman, 1998).…”

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Problem gambling among Czech adolescents: An exploration of its relationship to early initiation of tobacco smoking

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Background and aims Gambling in adolescence is often related to licit and illicit substance use. Some evidence shows that teenage smokers gamble more than non-smokers. The aim of the study is to analyze the relationship between problem gambling and smoking among Czech adolescents. Methods Data on 6,082 adolescents (50.1% boys and 49.9% girls) aged 15–19 years were collected as part of the ESPAD study in the Czech Republic in 2015. Logistic regression and linear regression models were used to test the hypothesis that the early onset of daily smoking increases the risk of problem gambling. Results The age of initiation of daily smoking seems to be a more reliable marker of the risk of problem gambling than smoking status or intensity of smoking. More than 20% of smokers who started smoking daily at the age of 12 years or earlier are at risk of problem gambling, which shows a significantly increased probability compared to non-smokers (OR = 2.7). Other factors that increase the chances of becoming a problem gambler include being male, of higher age, and a student of a secondary school. Discussion and conclusions The relationship between adolescent smoking and gambling is complex and is likely to be influenced by other underlying factors. Early daily smokers and at-risk gamblers tend in a similar way to risky behavior as a result of impulsivity. Interventions targeting early smoking and other substance-use behavior should not only aim at quitting smoking but could also include preventing smokers from developing problem gambling.

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The multiplicative effect of combining alcohol with energy drinks on adolescent gambling

Abstract: The present study clearly established that consuming AmED might pose a significantly greater risk of experiencing gambling-related problems among adolescents.

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Alcohol mixed with energy drinks: what about taurine?

Alcohol mixed with energy drinks: what about taurine?

Relationship between the frequency of energy drinks consumption and insomnia, depression, alcohol abuse, socioeconomic status and religion among the higher education students of Republic of Bashkortostan

Problem gambling among Czech adolescents: An exploration of its relationship to early initiation of tobacco smoking

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