Am J Psychiatry June 2021 PMID 33397141

Subjective Responses to Alcohol in the Development and Maintenance of Alcohol Use Disorder.

Andrea King, Ashley Vena, Deborah S Hasin, Harriet deWit, Sean J O'Connor, Dingcai Cao

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26
Peak: 11 in Jan 2021
across 3 sources since Jan 2021

Extended reach

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potential audience

Total likes

49

Video views

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Jan 2021 – Jul 2021

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What people are saying

This collection of discussions demonstrates strong agreement and high interest in the landmark longitudinal research on alcohol responses and disorder development, with phrases like 'test incentive sensitization' and 'predicts AUD' reflecting enthusiasm and recognition of the study's importance, while the tone underscores the perceived transformative impact on addiction science.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions agree with the study's findings that positive subjective responses to alcohol predict the development of alcohol use disorder, referencing specific results such as increased 'wanting' and 'liking' over time.

InterestHigh interest

Comments demonstrate high interest by highlighting the longitudinal nature of the research and its implications for understanding AUD, with phrases like 'interesting paper' and 'impressive retention'.

EngagementHigh engagement

The discussions show deep engagement through references to scientific concepts like 'incentive sensitization' and 'sensitization of wanting', and sharing examples of the study's methodology and results, indicating thoughtful analysis.

ImpactHigh impact

Many posts emphasize the significance of the findings for future prevention and treatment of AUD, calling the study a 'game changer' and underlining its relevance to clinical practices and addiction understanding.

Abstract in brief

  • This study tracked young adults over 10 years to examine how their immediate reactions to alcohol, like feeling stimulated or liking the effects, influenced the development of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD).
  • People who initially experienced stronger positive effects, such as stimulation and wanting more alcohol, were more likely to develop AUD later, and these feelings became even more pronounced in those with more severe symptoms.
  • The research suggests that monitoring how individuals respond to alcohol early on can help with preventing, identifying, and treating AUD, as these responses change systematically over time.]

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Terry E Robinson
@TerryERobinson1 · X

Interesting paper by King et al. (2021) on changes in 'liking' and 'wanting' alcohol over 10 years of use in humans. Sensitization of 'wanting' but not 'liking'. Am J Psychiatry June 2021; 178:560–571; https://t.co/qXYi426PGD

Jun 29, 2021 · 20 likes · 2 shares · 1,166 followers View post →
Aidan Wright
@aidangcw · X

New longitudinal study with impressive retention shows that subjective alcohol responses INCREASE over time for those with alcohol problems, not decrease as is common wisdom. https://t.co/aQVtwu9Fbz

Jan 6, 2021 · 10 likes · 1 share · 15,650 followers View post →
Joseph D. Deak, PhD
@Joseph_Deak · X

"Initial stimulant and rewarding effects of alcohol predicted heavy alcohol use, and the magnitude of these positive subjective effects increased over a 10-year period in those who developed AUD compared with those who did not..." https://t.co/P5IwQetVwU https://t.co/qhLgXt2aXo

Feb 23, 2021 · 7 likes · 1,210 followers View post →
David Epstein (Bluesky: davidnotdave.bsky.social)
@David_NeverDave · X

This is how to test incentive sensitization in humans! Across ten years. Wanting increases, but liking also persists: no generalized loss of reward capacity. Thank you, Andrea King, Ashley Vena, Deborah Hasin, Harriet deWit, Sean O’Connor, and Dingcai Cao. https://t.co/IYkvtwzGSN

Jul 10, 2021 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 1,049 followers View post →
Omar Manejwala, M.D.
@drmanejwala · X

For decades we’ve heard patients report this difference in AUD and now it’s confirmed. Patients have been telling us this for decades. https://t.co/YWHMyUYTzY

Jan 8, 2021 · 2 likes · 7,422 followers View post →
Psychiatric Times
@PsychTimes · X

Subjective Responses to Alcohol in the Development and Maintenance of Alcohol Use Disorder https://t.co/W7M2gUIUov #addiction #mentalhealth

Jan 7, 2021 · 1 like · 112,009 followers View post →

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Dr. Val Collins (he/him)
@DrCollins1312 · X

RT @David_NeverDave: This is how to test incentive sensitization in humans! Across ten years. Wanting increases, but liking also persists:…

Jul 10, 2021 · 3 shares · 4,546 followers View post →
Silvana De Pirro
@SilDePi · X

RT @David_NeverDave: This is how to test incentive sensitization in humans! Across ten years. Wanting increases, but liking also persists:…

Jul 10, 2021 · 3 shares · 320 followers View post →
Abbie Schindler, PhD
@igelkase · X

RT @David_NeverDave: This is how to test incentive sensitization in humans! Across ten years. Wanting increases, but liking also persists:…

Jul 10, 2021 · 3 shares · 371 followers View post →
David Epstein (Bluesky: davidnotdave.bsky.social)
@David_NeverDave · X

This is how to test incentive sensitization in humans! Across ten years. Wanting increases, but liking also persists: no generalized loss of reward capacity. Thank you, Andrea King, Ashley Vena, Deborah Hasin, Harriet deWit, Sean O’Connor, and Dingcai Cao. https://t.co/IYkvtwzGSN

Jul 10, 2021 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 1,049 followers View post →
Craig Werner
@craigtwerner · X

RT @TerryERobinson1: Interesting paper by King et al. (2021) on changes in 'liking' and 'wanting' alcohol over 10 years of use in humans. S…

Jun 30, 2021 · 2 shares · 446 followers View post →
Silvana De Pirro
@SilDePi · X

RT @TerryERobinson1: Interesting paper by King et al. (2021) on changes in 'liking' and 'wanting' alcohol over 10 years of use in humans. S…

Jun 30, 2021 · 2 shares · 320 followers View post →
Terry E Robinson
@TerryERobinson1 · X

Interesting paper by King et al. (2021) on changes in 'liking' and 'wanting' alcohol over 10 years of use in humans. Sensitization of 'wanting' but not 'liking'. Am J Psychiatry June 2021; 178:560–571; https://t.co/qXYi426PGD

Jun 29, 2021 · 20 likes · 2 shares · 1,166 followers View post →
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@psychopharmacol · X

Longitudinal study: Individuals who reported the greatest alcohol stimulation, liking, and wanting at the initial alcohol challenge were most likely to have developed AUD 10 years later. After 10 years, 21% of participants met criteria for past-year AUD https://t.co/fgp3YMVQVA

Jun 27, 2021 · 569 followers View post →
Joseph D. Deak, PhD
@Joseph_Deak · X

"Initial stimulant and rewarding effects of alcohol predicted heavy alcohol use, and the magnitude of these positive subjective effects increased over a 10-year period in those who developed AUD compared with those who did not..." https://t.co/P5IwQetVwU https://t.co/qhLgXt2aXo

Feb 23, 2021 · 7 likes · 1,210 followers View post →
Dr Peter Farvolden
@drfarvolden · X

Subjective Responses to Alcohol in the Development and Maintenance of Alcohol Use Disorder | American Journal of Psychiatry https://t.co/mmf9u2vX6u

Feb 4, 2021 · 1,132 followers View post →
Richard G. Soper, MD
@soper_md · X

Subjective Responses to Alcohol in the Development and Maintenance of Alcohol Use Disorder | American Journal of Psychiatry https://t.co/6S79NUt1pk

Jan 12, 2021 · 10 followers View post →
Journals of The American Psychiatric Association
@APAPubJournals · X

Drinkers who are sensitive to alcohol’s pleasurable effects are at heightened risk to develop alcohol use disorder, and these stimulating and rewarding alcohol effects increase over a decade as the disorder progresses. Learn More: https://t.co/IO33VOvIjy https://t.co/JXgPjNF2eN

Jan 12, 2021 · 11,606 followers View post →
Omar Manejwala, M.D.
@drmanejwala · X

For decades we’ve heard patients report this difference in AUD and now it’s confirmed. Patients have been telling us this for decades. https://t.co/YWHMyUYTzY

Jan 8, 2021 · 2 likes · 7,422 followers View post →
Dr. Rick Barnett, PsyD
@drrickbarnett · X

@IanAlltyr Here you go Ian. I was joking around. And, yes, always good to offer citation. It looks like a good study. https://t.co/xrGAFXVu5H

Jan 7, 2021 · 17,646 followers View post →
Psychiatric Times
@PsychTimes · X

Subjective Responses to Alcohol in the Development and Maintenance of Alcohol Use Disorder https://t.co/W7M2gUIUov #addiction #mentalhealth

Jan 7, 2021 · 1 like · 112,009 followers View post →
Leah Mayo
@MayoOnTheBrain · X

RT @SSA_Addiction: A new study from University of Chicago Medicine following young adult drinkers for 10 years finds those who reported the…

Jan 7, 2021 · 1 share · 2,838 followers View post →
Society for the Study of Addiction
@SSA_Addiction · X

A new study from University of Chicago Medicine following young adult drinkers for 10 years finds those who reported the highest sensitivity to alcohol's pleasurable effects at the start of the trial more likely to develop an alcohol use disorder https://t.co/0Zn9gljD6p https://t.co/NNEZccaYD3

Jan 7, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 8,729 followers View post →
Cornel Stanciu, M.D.
@CornelStanciu · X

Initial effects of liking, wanting #alcohol linked to later development of Alcohol #addiction #alcoholawareness https://t.co/R7VxLRwwhn

Jan 6, 2021 · 1 like · 182 followers View post →
Brenton Wiernik
@bmwiernik · X

RT @aidangcw: New longitudinal study with impressive retention shows that subjective alcohol responses INCREASE over time for those with al…

Jan 6, 2021 · 1 share · 6,171 followers View post →
Aidan Wright
@aidangcw · X

New longitudinal study with impressive retention shows that subjective alcohol responses INCREASE over time for those with alcohol problems, not decrease as is common wisdom. https://t.co/aQVtwu9Fbz

Jan 6, 2021 · 10 likes · 1 share · 15,650 followers View post →
BCA
@_BC_Academy · X

A study by @UChicagoMed published today suggests that an increase in pleasurable effects of alcohol over time can predict alcohol use disorder - https://t.co/plbbVdpHCk #alcoholism

Jan 5, 2021 · 63 followers View post →
Initial stimulant, rewarding effects predict heavy alcohol use
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