A Pilot Follow-Up Study of Older Alcohol-Dependent COGA Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Alcohol consumption and problems are increasing among older adults, who are at elevated risk for alcohol-related accidents and medical problems. This paper describes a pilot follow-up of older adults with a history of alcohol dependence that was designed to determine the feasibility of conducting a more extensive investigation.

Methods

The sample consisted of previously assessed subjects in the Collaborative Studies on the Genetics of Alcoholism who: (i) were age 50+; (ii) had lifetime DSM-IV AD; and (iii) had DNA available. Individuals were located through family contacts, Internet searches, and death registries. A brief telephone interview assessed demographics, health, and alcohol involvement.

Results

Of the total sample (N = 2,174), 36% were contacted,

SUBMITTER: Chan G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6685546 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature