About 25% of adolescents and 40% of young adults reported drinking alone, which is 'worrisome and predicts problems,' the lead researcher said.
, was based on surveys completed by about 4,500 high school seniors from across the U.S. about their drinking habits, including how often they drank alone.
About 25% of adolescents and 40% of young adults reported drinking alone. This study’s data collection stopped in 2019, but newer research shows there’s been an increase in solo drinking during the pandemic, plus an“It could create this perfect storm where people might be developing a problematic relationship with alcohol as a way to cope with those negative emotions,” she warned.
When it comes to mental health, women already have twice the risk of men for depression and anxiety, and women are more likely than men to drink to cope with these negative feelings, she added.Since solo drinking in younger years appears to be such a red flag of alcohol problems later in life, simply asking young people if they’re drinking alone could identify those at risk and get them help earlier, the study authors noted.
Young adults who drink alone should take an honest look at their relationship with alcohol, she added.Do I feel very possessive of alcohol and don’t want it taken away?Are friends and loved ones telling me they’re concerned about my drinking?
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