Day-level associations among alcohol use, simultaneous alcohol and cannabis use, and both regretted and positive romantic/sexual experiences

IF 3.7 2区医学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

Addictive behaviors Pub Date : 2024-12-15 DOI:10.1016/j.addbeh.2024.108232

Gabriela López , Holly K. Boyle , Michelle Haikalis , Mary Beth Miller , Kristina M. Jackson , Kate B. Carey , Jennifer E. Merrill

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Abstract

Background

Young adults who drink heavily, including those who simultaneously use cannabis, experience both positive and regretted romantic/sexual experiences. Both gender and past sexual assault severity may also play a role in the valence of romantic/sexual experiences. The current study focuses on day-level correlates of romantic/sexual experiences, assessing whether: (1) number of drinks or simultaneous alcohol and cannabis use (vs. alcohol only) are associated with likelihood of regretted or positive romantic/sexual experiences and (2) past sexual assault severity or gender moderate these associations.

Methods

Two hundred and one young adults (M_age = 22.06) reporting high intensity drinking (8+/10+ drinks for females/males) completed baseline and 28 daily assessments of alcohol use, simultaneous use, and romantic/sexual experiences.

Results

Consumption of more drinks increased likelihood of both positive and regretted romantic/sexual experiences. Simultaneous alcohol and cannabis use had no effect on positive romantic/sexual experiences. There was a significant interaction between simultaneous use and gender in the prediction of a regretted romantic/sexual experience when controlling for number of drinks. Among women, simultaneous use (vs. alcohol only) significantly decreased likelihood of regretted romantic/sexual experiences. Among men, simultaneous use was unrelated to likelihood of regretted romantic/sexual experiences. Past sexual assault was not a significant moderator of effects of either number of drinks or simultaneous use.

Conclusions

Among heavy-drinking young adults, a greater number of drinks is associated with both more regretted and positive romantic/sexual experiences. Findings highlight a unique protective effect of simultaneous use for women, even when controlling for how much alcohol is being consumed.

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酒精使用、同时使用酒精和大麻以及遗憾和积极的浪漫/性经历之间的日水平关联。

背景：大量饮酒的年轻人，包括同时使用大麻的人，经历了积极和后悔的浪漫/性经历。性别和过去性侵犯的严重程度也可能在浪漫/性经历的效价中起作用。目前的研究侧重于浪漫/性经历的日水平相关性，评估：(1)饮酒数量或同时饮酒和使用大麻（与仅饮酒相比）是否与后悔或积极的浪漫/性经历的可能性相关；(2)过去的性侵犯严重程度或性别缓和这些关联。方法：报告高强度饮酒（女性/男性8+/10+）的201名年轻成年人（Mage = 22.06）完成了基线和28次每日酒精使用、同时使用和浪漫/性经历的评估。结果：喝更多的酒会增加积极和后悔的浪漫/性经历的可能性。同时使用酒精和大麻对积极的浪漫/性体验没有影响。在控制饮酒量时，同时饮酒和性别在预测后悔的浪漫/性经历方面存在显著的相互作用。在女性中，同时饮酒（与仅饮酒相比）显著降低了后悔的浪漫/性经历的可能性。在男性中，同时使用手机与后悔的浪漫/性经历的可能性无关。过去的性侵犯对饮酒次数和同时饮酒的影响都没有显著的调节作用。结论：在酗酒的年轻人中，大量饮酒与更多的后悔和积极的浪漫/性经历相关。研究结果强调，即使在控制饮酒量的情况下，同时饮酒对女性也有独特的保护作用。

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Addictive behaviors 医学-药物滥用

CiteScore

8.40

自引率

4.50%

发文量

283

审稿时长

46 days

期刊介绍： Addictive Behaviors is an international peer-reviewed journal publishing high quality human research on addictive behaviors and disorders since 1975. The journal accepts submissions of full-length papers and short communications on substance-related addictions such as the abuse of alcohol, drugs and nicotine, and behavioral addictions involving gambling and technology. We primarily publish behavioral and psychosocial research but our articles span the fields of psychology, sociology, psychiatry, epidemiology, social policy, medicine, pharmacology and neuroscience. While theoretical orientations are diverse, the emphasis of the journal is primarily empirical. That is, sound experimental design combined with valid, reliable assessment and evaluation procedures are a requisite for acceptance. However, innovative and empirically oriented case studies that might encourage new lines of inquiry are accepted as well. Studies that clearly contribute to current knowledge of etiology, prevention, social policy or treatment are given priority. Scholarly commentaries on topical issues, systematic reviews, and mini reviews are encouraged. We especially welcome multimedia papers that incorporate video or audio components to better display methodology or findings. Studies can also be submitted to Addictive Behaviors? companion title, the open access journal Addictive Behaviors Reports, which has a particular interest in ''non-traditional'', innovative and empirically-oriented research such as negative/null data papers, replication studies, case reports on novel treatments, and cross-cultural research.