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Caffeinated Alcohol Use In A Daily Context, Ashley N. Carmichael
Caffeinated Alcohol Use In A Daily Context, Ashley N. Carmichael
Psychology Theses & Dissertations
Caffeinated alcoholic beverage (CAB) use is associated with a range of substance-related problems. Few have examined socio-environmental and cognitive factors that may relate to CAB use and influence associations between use and negative consequences. Moreover, much research on CABs has been based on cross-sectional and retrospective reports, which can be subject to recall biases. The current research aimed to address the gaps in our understanding of use patterns by conducting a daily diary study. Participants were 122 (73.8% women) heavy drinking, college student CAB users. Mean age was 20.39 (SD = 2.08) years. Students completed a baseline questionnaire and up …
Environmental Context Effects On Impulsivity And Subjective Craving In Caffeinated Alcohol Users, Amy L. Stamates
Environmental Context Effects On Impulsivity And Subjective Craving In Caffeinated Alcohol Users, Amy L. Stamates
Psychology Theses & Dissertations
Caffeinated alcohol beverages (CAB) (e.g., vodka and Red Bull, rum and Coke) have become increasingly popular among young drinkers. Research indicates that consumption of caffeinated alcohol is associated with higher reports of injuries requiring medical attention, engaging in more risky behaviors, and achieving greater levels of intoxication. As such, consumers of CAB are a population that may be at a higher risk of experiencing alcohol-related harms. Although CAB drinkers have been shown to exhibit more impulsive behavior, little research has examined impulse control in this population or other mechanisms that may contribute to alcohol-related risks for these individuals. It has …