Risk and protective factors of alcohol use disorders among Filipino Americans: location of residence matters.

Background: Despite the growing number of Asian Americans (AA) in the United States, research on alcohol abuse in this population is sparse. Although AA have few alcohol use disorders (AUD) as an aggregate group, within-group variations in AUD need to be explored among specific ethnic groups in this population.

Objectives: This study compared correlates of 12-month prevalence of AUD between Filipino Americans who currently drink alcohol and live in San Francisco (SF) or Honolulu.

Predictive validity of the RIASI: alcohol and drug use and problems six months following remedial program participation.

The ability of screening instruments for convicted drinking drivers to predict subsequent alcohol and drug-related problems rarely has been studied. The predictive validity of the Research Institute on Addictions Self-Inventory (RIASI) was investigated in a sample of 6,003 convicted drinking drivers who were participating in Back on Track (BOT), Ontario's remedial measures program for convicted drinking drivers. All BOT participants complete an assessment (which includes the RIASI), followed by a brief education or treatment program, and concluded 6 months later by a follow-up interview.

Lifetime total and beverage specific--alcohol intake and prostate cancer risk: a case-control study.

Background: We investigated lifetime alcohol consumption and prostate cancer risk in a case-control study conducted in Buffalo, NY (1998-2001).

Methods: The study included 88 men, aged 45 to 85 years with incident, histologically-confirmed prostate cancer and 272 controls. We conducted extensive in-person interviews regarding lifetime alcohol consumption and other epidemiologic data.

Evidence for a positive association between pulmonary function and wine intake in a population-based study.

Background: Lung function is a strong predictor of cardiovascular and all-cause mortality. Previous studies suggest that alcohol exposure may be linked to impaired pulmonary function through oxidant-antioxidant mechanisms. Alcoholic beverages may be an important source of oxidants and antioxidants.

Beverage specific alcohol intake in a population-based study: evidence for a positive association between pulmonary function and wine intake.

Background: Lung function is a strong predictor of cardiovascular and all-cause mortality. Previous studies suggest that alcohol exposure may be linked to impaired pulmonary function through oxidant-antioxidant mechanisms. Alcohol may be an important source of oxidants; however, wine contains several antioxidants.