ArticleAlcohol and alcoholism (Oxford, Oxfordshire)2022
Racial Differences in the Association Between Alcohol Drinking and Cigarette Smoking: Preliminary Findings From an Alcohol Research Program.
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Abstract
aimsImportant differences have been shown in alcohol drinking and cigarette smoking prevalence, patterns and consequences among individuals from different racial backgrounds. Alcohol and nicotine are often co-used, and the association between drinking and smoking may differ between racial groups-a question explored in the present study.
methodsData from the NIAAA natural history and screening protocols were utilized; non-Hispanic Black and non-Hispanic White individuals were included in the analyses [N = 1692; 65.2% male; 58.3% met criteria for current alcohol use disorder (AUD); 37.8% were current cigarette smokers]. Bivariate associations between assessments related to alcohol drinking and cigarette smoking were examined, and the strength and direction of these associations were compared between the two groups.
resultsThe sample included 796 Black and 896 White individuals. Black participants had higher frequency (P < 0.0001) and severity (P = 0.007) of AUD, as well as higher frequency (P < 0.0001) of cigarette smoking. Bivariate analyses showed that the expected positive associations between alcohol drinking and cigarette smoking, observed among White individuals, were blunted or absent among Black individuals [age at first cigarette-AUD identification test (AUDIT) score: F(1, 292) = 7.60, P = 0.006; cigarette pack years-AUDIT score: F(1, 1111) = 10.97, P = 0.001].
conclusionsSome decoupling in the association between alcohol drinking and cigarette smoking was found among Black compared to White individuals. The sample was drawn from a specific population enrolled in alcohol research protocols, which is a limitation of the present study. These preliminary findings highlight the importance of considering racial/ethnic background in preventive and therapeutic strategies for comorbid alcohol and nicotine use.
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