Changes in alcohol use after the onset of spinal cord injury

This study investigated alcohol consumption patterns among individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI). It looked at drinking habits at the time of injury and compared them to the general population. The research also examined how drinking habits changed approximately 17 months after the injury. The study found that alcohol use, especially binge drinking, was higher in SCI patients at the time of injury compared to the general population. However, drinking rates decreased after the injury, although they remained slightly elevated. The study suggests the need for interventions to help minimize long-term health consequences related to alcohol use in individuals with SCI.

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  The prevalence of alcohol use and binge drinking was significantly higher among individuals with SCI at the time of injury compared to the general population.
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  Alcohol consumption decreased significantly from pre-injury to post-injury, with a notable reduction in the percentage of participants engaging in binge drinking.
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  Men with SCI showed significantly higher rates of binge drinking compared to women, both at the time of injury and in the changes observed post-injury.