Koob et al. explore how using substances to cope with the emotional strain of social isolation and financial uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic could contribute to deaths of despair. https://t.co/tkDayS7NCs
Addiction as a Coping Response: Hyperkatifeia, Deaths of Despair, and COVID-19.
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The overall discourse emphasizes the significance of emotional distress, as seen in references to hyperkatifeia and the rising deaths of despair, with some posts questioning societal responses such as homelessness policies, thereby showing a strong connection to the article's themes and advocating for deeper understanding and action.
Most discussions align with the article’s framing of addiction as a coping mechanism linked to emotional distress, especially highlighting hyperkatifeia and social factors.
Participants demonstrate high interest by referencing the research, introducing new terms like hyperkatifeia, and citing specific statistics on alcohol-related health issues.
Several posts actively interpret and elaborate on the findings, with some debating societal responses and reflecting on COVID-19’s impact, indicating deep engagement.
The discussions focus on the profound influence of emotional pain and societal factors in addiction, suggesting these findings could shape future research and policy.
Abstract in brief
- Addiction can develop as a way for individuals to cope with emotional pain and stress.
- Hyperkatifeia refers to a heightened sensitivity to negative emotional states, which can reinforce addictive behaviors.
- The rise in deaths of despair and the impact of COVID-19 highlight the link between mental health, substance abuse, and societal challenges during the pandemic.
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Most liked on X and Bluesky#Addiction as a coping response: deaths of despair #COVID19 An individual who struggles with addiction can be tempted to return to drug use to reduce misery that is caused by use of the drug itself https://t.co/pFfWUpopUh @AlcoholAuthor @DrugAlcoholDep @SICAD_Portugal https://t.co/04goJaBKLZ
A recent article in the American Journal of Psychiatry looks into the conceptual framework of addiction and the affects of social isolation with the pandemic on alcohol and drug #addiction. https://t.co/bUo0CZf8Vy
Addiction as a Coping Response: Hyperkatifeia, Deaths of Despair, and COVID-19 | American Journal of Psychiatry https://t.co/CXvPBdN2ef
NIAAA leaders, in their overview of addiction, emphasize the negative affect state "hyperkatifeia" as a major driver of addictive behavior and relapse. Learn More: https://t.co/NNAoMTAh4v https://t.co/Fx6x3hU2Sl
RT @SergeAhmed: Koob et al. explore how using substances to cope with the emotional strain of social isolation and financial uncertainty du…
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“For other individuals who are already experiencing AUD, the hyperkatifeia of alcohol and other drug withdrawal extends long past the acute physical (often somatic) manifestations of withdrawal and perpetuates AUD.” doi:10.1176/appi.ajp.2020.20091375 #AddictionResearch
“Deaths in the United States that involve alcohol are increasing, having doubled from 1999 to 2017 (53, 54), as are rates of alcohol-related emergency department visits and hospitalizations.” doi:10.1176/appi.ajp.2020.20091375 #AddictionResearch
As a disease of despair https://t.co/BOj29Byudg Your solution to encampments is to create more homelessness by taking away the “home” they have. https://t.co/eri1moN05J Imagine someone denying you a sandwich and a water. I’d despair. https://t.co/dvrBFLJpkI
See this open-access article for more: https://t.co/UJ4BbgAy7G
Learned a new term today, hyperkatifeia: hypersensitivity to emotional distress in context of substance use disorder...can be seen with long-term use of the drug. https://t.co/pQnXArtAAU
Addiction as a Coping Response: Hyperkatifeia, Deaths of Despair, and COVID-19 https://t.co/aSU25qgCyB
RT @dawso007: Addiction as a Coping Response: Hyperkatifeia, Deaths of Despair, and COVID-19 | American Journal of Psychiatry https://t.co/…
Addiction as a Coping Response: Hyperkatifeia, Deaths of Despair, and COVID-19 | American Journal of Psychiatry https://t.co/CXvPBdN2ef
NIAAA leaders, in their overview of addiction, emphasize the negative affect state "hyperkatifeia" as a major driver of addictive behavior and relapse. Learn More: https://t.co/NNAoMTAh4v https://t.co/Fx6x3hU2Sl
"A framework for studying addiction, a 3 stage cycle—intoxication, negative affect, & preoccupation—provides a starting point for exploring...the intersection between alcohol addiction, deaths of despair and social isolation that are caused by the COVID19" https://t.co/TTfZ82BzIZ
RT @SergeAhmed: Koob et al. explore how using substances to cope with the emotional strain of social isolation and financial uncertainty du…
RT @SergeAhmed: Koob et al. explore how using substances to cope with the emotional strain of social isolation and financial uncertainty du…
RT @SergeAhmed: Koob et al. explore how using substances to cope with the emotional strain of social isolation and financial uncertainty du…
RT @SergeAhmed: Koob et al. explore how using substances to cope with the emotional strain of social isolation and financial uncertainty du…
RT @SergeAhmed: Koob et al. explore how using substances to cope with the emotional strain of social isolation and financial uncertainty du…
Koob et al. explore how using substances to cope with the emotional strain of social isolation and financial uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic could contribute to deaths of despair. https://t.co/tkDayS7NCs
A recent article in the American Journal of Psychiatry looks into the conceptual framework of addiction and the affects of social isolation with the pandemic on alcohol and drug #addiction. https://t.co/bUo0CZf8Vy
RT @dianovaportugal: #Addiction as a coping response: deaths of despair #COVID19 An individual who struggles with addiction can be tempted…
#Addiction as a coping response: deaths of despair #COVID19 An individual who struggles with addiction can be tempted to return to drug use to reduce misery that is caused by use of the drug itself https://t.co/pFfWUpopUh @AlcoholAuthor @DrugAlcoholDep @SICAD_Portugal https://t.co/04goJaBKLZ
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