Family Alcohol Research Articles

Alcohol dependence running in a family.

Alcohol dependence running in a family.

To the problem of excessive alcohol consumption in Russian families

The article is devoted to the analysis of alcoholism in Russian families. The author gives a brief excurse into the history of alcohol consumption, dispels the myth that the Russian people never controlled consumption of alcoholic beverages. The work, relying on the latest statistics, demonstrated that despite the emerging positive trends in this area, the level of alcohol consumption (especially strong alcohol) in Russia is still very high and significantly exceeds the conditionally safe norm indicated by the WHO experts. It negatively affects the life expectancy of the Russian population, especially among men of working age. However, if previously alcoholism was predominantly masculine, today this type of addiction is becoming gender-neutral and women drink on a par with men, which will inevitably lead to an increase in mortality from alcohol-related causes among them.Particular attention is paid to the problems of families facing the problem of alcoholism among one or several of their members. It is emphasized that children are the most vulnerable in this situation because of their dependence on adults — they are not able to change the situation and are forced to live in constant conflict, stress and ill-treatment. The author notes that the violence to which not only children, but also other family members are subjected to in alcoholic families, is far from rare and extremely dangerous.The paper addresses the issue of the influence of alcoholism of adult family members on children's health. Children of dependent parents are often born sick and lag behind in physical and mental development. This is further aggravated by upbringing in an atmosphere of alcoholism, which leads to the fact that the younger generation perceives excessive alcohol consumption as the norm, adopts the habits of parents and also become dependent. Children of drinking parents also experience many complexities of a personal and interpersonal nature and are prone to auto-aggressive behavior.In conclusion, the author addresses the problem of social orphanhood arising from alcohol abuse by parents, as well as its consequences.The empirical part of the work is based on data from the World Health Organization, the Federal State Statistics Service, the Public Opinion Foundation and the All-Russian Center for the Study of Public Opinion.The article will be of interest to specialists in the field of sociology of family and health, prevention of addictive behavior, rehabilitation of people with addictions, and students of relevant specialties.

Association of Family History, Drinking and Transient Ischemic Attach with Coronary Artery Disease in a tertiary Care Hospital of Lahore, Pakistan

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common cardiac disease, caused by the accumulation of a waxy substance called plaque inside the coronary arteries' lumens. CAD is the main cause of cardiovascular death worldwide, accounting for more than 4.5 million deaths in developing countries. Objective: To determine the association of family history, alcohol consumption and transient ischemic attack with coronary artery disease in Pakistani population. Methods: It was case-control research conducted in Lahore's Mayo Hospital, a tertiary medical facility. A total of 200 people were included in the study, with 100 being cases and the other 100 being controls. Non-probability sampling was used to enroll 77 males and 23 females in the cases and 52 males and 48 females in the controls. The data was analyzed with SPSS software, which was utilized to determine the relationship between various risk variables and CAD. Results: Results showed that CAD is more prevalent in males as compared to females (38.5% versus 11.5%). Family history was found to be substantially associated with coronary artery disease patients (p-value=0.000, OR=4.00). 24 had a history of Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) and 76 did not have TIA, whereas in controls only 3 had TIA, and 97 did not have TIA. There is a statistically significant association of TIA with CAD. In CAD patients, 4 were alcoholics and 96 were non-alcoholics. In controls, 3 were alcoholic and 97 were nonalcoholic. There is no statistically significant association between alcohol and coronary artery disease. Conclusions: The current study has brought attention to the rising prevalence of coronary artery disease (CAD) and associated risk factors, such as gender, family history, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). The development of targeted efforts to raise knowledge about coronary artery disease and its associated risk factors, as well as an emphasis on lifestyle adjustment, is urgently required.

A Systematic Review of Household and Family Alcohol Use and Childhood Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Childhood exposure to alcohol misuse by household adults has been related to childhood developmental delay, cognitive impacts, mental illness, and problem behaviours. Most evidence comes from high income countries. This systematic review only included studies from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Five databases were searched from 1990–2020. Twenty-eight studies of children 0–12 years were included, with 42,599 participants from 11 LMICs. The most common outcome was behavioural problems/disorders (19 studies). Despite varying study designs, this review found that alcohol misuse by household members in LMICs is associated with adverse child neurodevelopmental outcomes, although casual inferences cannot be drawn in the absence of well conducted prospective studies. Statistically significant correlations were described between parental alcohol misuse and child emotional and behavioural difficulties, cognitive delay, and risky behaviours. In future, prospective cohort studies are recommended, with adjustment for confounders.

Mulheres codependentes em convivência com familiar alcoolista

O estudo teve como objetivo compreender as repercussões da codependência nas histórias de vida das mulheres (esposas/ex-esposa/filhas) em convivência com o familiar alcoolista, considerando as dimensões do sofrimento psicossocial das esposas/ex-esposa/filhas, os aspectos decorrentes das relações desiguais de gênero além do processo de resiliência das mulheres. O estudo fundamentou-se no método da História Oral de Vida, e foi realizado em um município do interior da Bahia, Brasil, no período de abril a outubro de 2019, tendo como participantes sete mulheres (esposas/ex-esposa/filhas) vinculadas a homens alcoolistas. Obtiveram-se as histórias de vida por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas e os dados foram analisados pela Análise de Conteúdo Temática. Descreveram-se duas categorias: uma evidenciou os sofrimentos psicossociais das mulheres resultantes das relações de codependência e a segunda apresentou questões decorrentes das relações desiguais de gênero. O estudo apontou que o alcoolismo afetou a saúde das mulheres (esposas/ex-esposa/filhas) nas dimensões do sofrimento psicossocial (a exemplo de alguns sentimentos relatados pelas participantes, como o medo, raiva e a vergonha). Destaca-se ainda que a relação desigual de gênero entre os homens e as esposas/ex-esposa/filhas reflete a persistência de concepções patriarcais e de desigualdade nas relações, incluindo episódios de violência. São necessárias ações de saúde mental voltadas ao cuidado à mulher que vivencia a relação de codependência com familiares alcoolistas, com vistas a discutir a equidade de gênero, de modo a valorizar aspectos para a promoção da saúde, intervenção em situação de adoecimento além da melhoria da qualidade de vida das mulheres.

Percepción del consumo de alcohol propio y de allegados en universitarios de primer curso como predictor del consumo a 10 años.

The alcohol use perceptions young people have of those close to them can affect their expectations regarding alcohol and, thus, their own drinking. We aim to identify the predictive ability of own and significant others' perceived drinking at age 18-19 in the alcohol use patterns at 27-28. A cohort study was carried out among university students in Spain (n=1,382). Binge Drinking (BD) and Risky Consumption (RC) were measured with the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test at ages 18, 20, 22, 24 and 27. Multilevel logistic regression for repeated measures was used to calculate the adjusted Odds Ratios (ORs). College students perceive their family's alcohol consumption as very low or nothing, while the perception of their own alcohol use or that of their friends is higher. Perceiving higher alcohol use among their siblings and friends increases the risk of BD for both sexes and RC for women. Living away from the parental home increases the risk of RC and BD. In conclusion, the perception of their friend's alcohol use at age 18-19 is the most influential variable in BD among both sexes and in RC among men throughout 10 years of follow-up. Parental alcohol consumption does not affect college student drinking patterns when friends and siblings are considered. Living with one's family acts as a protective factor. Preventive measures focused on young people should take a contextual approach and include those closest to them.

The Prevalence and Correlates of Suicidal Ideation, Plans and Suicide Attempts among 15- to 69-Year-Old Persons in Eswatini.

The study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of ever suicide attempt and past 12-month suicidal ideation, plans and/or attempts among persons aged 15–69 years in Eswatini. Cross-sectional nationally representative data from 3281 persons (33 years median age, range 15–69) of the 2014 Eswatini STEPS Survey were analysed. Results indicate that 3.6% of participants had attempted suicide, and 10.1% engaged in past 12-month suicidal ideation, plan and/or attempts. In adjusted logistic regression analysis, having family members who died from suicide and childhood sexual abuse were associated with ever suicide attempt. In addition, in unadjusted analysis, female sex, adult sexual abuse, threats and family member attempted suicide were associated with ever suicide attempt. In adjusted logistic regression, female sex, childhood sexual abuse, adult sexual abuse, threats, family alcohol problems and having family members who died from suicide were associated with past 12-month suicidal ideation, plan and/or attempts. In addition, in unadjusted analysis, 25–34-year-old participants, unemployed and other, childhood physical abuse, violent injury, family member attempted suicide and having had a heart attack, angina or stroke were associated with past 12-month suicidal ideation, plans and/or attempts. One in ten participants were engaged in suicidal ideation, plans and/or attempts in the past 12 months, and several associated factors were identified that can inform intervention programmes.

Prevalence and correlates of suicidal behavior among a national population-based sample of adults in Kiribati.

Suicidal behavior is an underresearched cause of death in the Western Pacific region. The study aimed to investigate the prevalence and associated factors of suicidal behavior in a population-based survey among 18-69 year-old persons in Kiribati. Cross-sectional nationally representative data of 2156 18-69 year old persons (37 years were the median age) from the "2015-16 Kiribati STEPS survey" were analyzed. The results indicate that 5.1% of participants had ever attempted suicide and 9.5% engaged in past 12-month suicidal behavior (ideation, planning, and/or attempts). In adjusted logistic regression analysis, cohabiting, psychological distress, and having had a heart attack, angina, or stroke were associated with lifetime suicide attempts. Female sex, younger age, lower education, psychological distress, heart attack, angina or stroke, and high physical activity were positively associated with past 12-month suicidal behavior. In addition, in unadjusted analysis, alcohol family problems, alcohol dependence, family members attempted suicide, and sedentary behavior (3 to <6hours/day) were associated with lifetime suicide attempts and/or past 12-month suicidal behavior. Almost one in 10 participants were engaged in suicidal behavior in the past 12 months and several factors were detected which could be targeted in intervention activities.

Evaluation of hazardous alcohol consumption prevalence of university students in Turkey

Abstract Background The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of hazardous alcohol consumption (HAC) according to gender among university students and associated factors. Methods The study is a cross-sectional study conducted on undergraduate students who were studying at Eskisehir Osmangazi University in 2019. To ensure a representative sample of 26036 students from all grade levels, we used a stratified sampling technique from 11 faculties at the university and the questionnaire was applied to 2349 undergraduate students. The prevalence of HAC was determined with the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT). HAC was defined as getting 8 points or more from the AUDIT. Multivariate logistic regression analyzes were performed to examine HAC related factors in males and females. Results 1250 (53.2%) of the participants were male. The age of the study group ranged between 18 and 35, and the mean (SD) was 21.04 (2.07) years. The prevalence of HAC in the study group was 13.5% (18.8% male and 8.2% female), and lifetime prevalence of alcohol use was 65.3% (74.5% male and 54.8% female). In males; those whose fathers [OR = 1.74; 95% CI: (1.18-2.55)], mothers [1.52; (1.04-2.22)], best friends [2.57; (1.35-4.88)] use alcohol and those who smoke [3.11; (2.06-4.71)], use illicit drugs [2.42; (1.68-3.47)], have depressive disorders [1.68; (1.06-2.68)] were more likely to report HAC. Meanwhile in females, those whose fathers [OR = 1.93; 95%CI: (1.03-3.62)], best friends [6.21; (1.83-21.05)] use alcohol and those who smoke [4.82; (2.53-9.17)], use illicit drugs [4.79; (2.52-9.10)] have depressive disorders [2.96; (1.63-5.39)] were more likely to report HAC. Conclusions HAC prevalence is high among university students. The risk of HAC increases with the use of alcohol in family and circle of friends, smoking, illegal substance usage and depressive disorders. The factors associated with the risk of HAC in males and females are similar. Key messages The university students are at a higher risk for HAC than the general population. Strategies should be developed to identify and prevent university students who are more likely to use hazardous alcohol and the situations that trigger this consumption model.

Dorosłe dzieci alkoholików w oczach mieszkańców Wrocławia

The article is about the image of adult children of alcoholics. The completed research allowed to show the features with which co-dependent people are most often associated. The article also presents the results of tests that were conducted in Wroclaw. The online questionnaire was addressed to people who were raised in alcoholic families and people who come from this type of family. The obtained material made it possible to show the main image variants of adult children of alcoholics.

A Systematic Review of Household and Family Alcohol Use and Adolescent Behavioural Outcomes in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Exposure to alcohol misuse is considered an adverse childhood experience impacting on neurodevelopmental and behavioural outcomes in adolescents including substance use, mental illness, problem behaviours, suicidality, and teenage pregnancy. Most research on this issue has focussed on higher income countries, whereas patterns of alcohol use and related factors may be different in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This systematic review therefore seeks to collate all published studies from 1990–2020 on the topic set in LMICs. 43 studies were included, totalling 70,609 participants from 18 LMICs. Outcomes assessed included: substance use; depression/anxiety; suicidal ideation; problem behaviour; emotional dysfunction; teenage pregnancy; and self-harm. Despite heterogeneity in the studies identified, this review documented some association between exposure to household alcohol misuse and adverse adolescent outcomes in LMICs, including mental health problems, problem behaviours, and suicidality. The mechanisms leading to these outcomes are likely varied, and further research in different socio-economic and cultural contexts, particularly in the form of longitudinal studies, is called for.

Caffeine, Alcohol and Tobacco Pattern Use and Risk Factors in Use Risk During Pregnancy in the Middle Zone of Northeastern Thailand

Background: Prenatal substance use is a public health problem deserving the highest priority of attention because it poses devastating risks of maternal and fetal consequences. Situational analysis of current substance use in pregnancy and its risk factors is essential for effective preventive strategies for maternal and child health. This study explored the prevalence of risky substance use (caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco) along with associated factors patterning among pregnant women in the middle zone of Northeastern Thailand. Method: This cross--sectional study was conducted in 58 district hospitals located in the middle zone of northeastern Thailand. The participants were 944 pregnant women attending antenatal clinics chosen based on consecutive sampling. Data collection used a questionnaire, and data analysis used multiple logistic regression. Result: More than two-thirds of the pregnant women (70.1%) reported current substance use, including caffeine (61.6%), alcohol (20.7%), and tobacco (3.3%). Risk factors such as family caffeine use (AOR=2.83, 95%CI: 2.02-3.97) and couple relationship (AOR=1.58, 95%CI: 1.07-2.33) were found to be associated with caffeine in use risk, while marital status (AOR=2.53, 95%CI: 1.11-5.77), couple relationship (AOR=2.27, 95%CI: 1.05-4.91), and family alcohol use (AOR=3.54, 95%CI: 1.49-8.42) were those associated with alcohol in use risk. It was notable that while family tobacco use (AOR=3.85, 95%CI: 1.05-14.06) was associated with tobacco in use risk, age was found to be its protective factor (AOR=0.31, 95%CI: 0.10-0.95) among those in the tobacco use risk group. Conclusion: Currently there is strong evidence about the risky substance use during pregnancy. Modification solutions for suitable consumption behavior should targeted pregnant women with family substance use, poor couple relationships, single status and more than 20 years, old.

Family Resources in Schizophrenia. Clinical Case

The paper describes a 40-year history of a married couple that faced the problem of schizophrenia in one of the partners. The article also discusses the changing role of a healthy partner as a caregiver and primary support provider during a mental disease. The article explores how understanding the relationship between mental disease and its role in family life can help establish the treatment cooperation between the psychiatrist and the patient, improve the disrupted interpersonal relations and patient care. The unique clinical discussions between the psychiatrist and the couple may serve as the inappreciable examples of neuro- and psycholinguistic analysis for other mental health professionals. The partner’s coping behavior in overcoming alcohol abuse and family violence provoked by exacerbation of his spouse’s schizophrenia is of interest.

Effect of parental alcohol abuse severity and child abuse and neglect on child behavioural disorders in Kerala

BackgroundParental alcoholism and child abuse and neglect are significant mental health concerns for children living in alcoholic families. Near complete dependence of children of alcoholic parents for care and support aggravate risk for neglect and abuse in alcoholic families. Neglectful and abusive, and thus less optimal familial environments for child rearing tend to results in behavioural problems in children of alcoholics in terms of internalizing and externalizing disorders is rather limited in Indian context. ObjectiveTo examine the influence of parental alcohol abuse severity and child abuse and neglect on children’s internalizing and externalizing behaviours, ADHD and global behavioural disorders in children of alcoholic parents in Kerala. Participants and settingIn a cross-sectional community based survey, we randomly selected 4133 alcoholic parents and their children aged between 6–16 years from seven districts of Kerala, south India. MethodAlcohol Use Disorder Identification Test, Child Abuse and Neglect Questionnaire and Child and Adolescent Behavioural Inventory, and Social Desirability Scale, were used to measure alcohol use severity, child abuse and neglect, child behavioural disorders and parental social desirability. ResultsHazardous and harmful alcohol uses, child emotional neglect and abuse, physical and psychological neglect and abuse significantly worsened children’s internalizing disorders (R2 = .219). Parental hazardous and harmful alcohol uses, emotional neglect and abuse, physical and psychological neglect and abuse significantly worsened externalizing disorders and living standard inversely effected (R2 = .173). Living standard, alcohol dependence symptoms, harmful alcohol use, emotional, physical and psychological abuses significantly increased ADHD (R2 = .132). Hazardous and harmful alcohol uses, emotional neglect and abuse, physical and psychological neglect and abuse significantly increased children’s behavioural disorders (R2 = .251). ConclusionsResults warrants an urgent need for effective policy response that recognize children as an integral part of regular de-addiction service provisions, who need therapeutic interventions.

Preliminary study of the prevalence of hypotrophy and fetal alcohol syndrome in Antananarivo, Madagascar

Background: Hypotrophy is a major contributor to neonatal mortality and morbidity in underdeveloped countries. In Madagascar, efforts have been made to improve this situation, particularly with regard to prevention and early treatment. This prevention is mainly focused on the search for determining factors. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is not yet mentioned in Madagascar although more than 9% of Tananarivian women drink alcohol. A study was conducted in our department to determine the relationship between maternal alcohol intake and hypotrophy.Methods: The prospective study was carried out in the pediatrics department of the Joseph Raseta Befelatanana University Hospital Centre, on hospitalized hypotrophic newborns (below the 10th percentile) over a period of 3 months from December 1, 2018 to February 31, 2019. In the newborn, authors studied facial features, neurological abnormalities and associated malformations. For the mother, alcohol consumption, pregnancy information was analyzed. The character of FAS could thus be classified.Results: Author counted 21 hypotrophs among the 128 newborns hospitalized during this period. The facial abnormalities observed were: upper lip thickness abnormality (9.5%) and retrognathism (4.7%). Neurological signs described were: difficulty sucking (76.1%), hypotonia (66.6%), restlessness (9.5%), hyper-responsiveness (9.5%), hypertonia (9.5%) and tremor (4.7%). Two organ malformations (9.5%) were seen: cardiac and biliary tract malformations. Only one mother (4.7%) admitted having taken alcohol during pregnancy. Seven cases of familial alcoholism were reported. At the end of this study, we were able to identify only one case of doubtful FAS (4.7%), 2 cases of suspected FAS (9.5%) and 1 case of confirmed FAS (4.7%).Conclusions: This syndrome remains under-diagnosed in Madagascar due to the lack of staff training on FAS and the non-systematization of the search for its signs during systematic visits.

Assessment of Left Atrial Volume Index in the Patients with ACS in Adults

Background: Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is the leading cause of death universally. The present study was conducted to assess LA volume index (LAVI) in the patients with ACS in adults.Subjects and Methods: The present study was conducted on120 adult patients diagnosed with ACS of both genders in narayana medical college hospital from May 2016 toOctober 2016. Patients were divided into 2 groups of 60 each. Group I patients had LAVI &gt; 34 ml/m2 and group II patients had LAVI ≤ 34 ml/m2. The LV systolic function was analyzed by Simpson’s disc volumetric method. The LAV was assessed by the biplane area‑length method from apical 4‑chamber and 2‑chamber views.Results: The mean BMI in group I patients was 26.7 kg/m2 and in group II was 26.1 kg/m2, AW STEMI in group I was seen in 30 patients and in group II in 32, IW + PW STEMI in 6 and 4 patients in both groups respectively, IW STEMI in 5 and 4 patients respectively, NSTEMI in 4 and 3 patients respectively and UA in 15 and 17 patients respectively. Risk factors were diabetes mellitus in 32 and 27 patients respectively, hypertension in 41 and 40 patients respectively, smoking in 43 and 38 patients respectively, alcohol in 30 and 35 patients respectively and positive family history in 12 and 16 patients respectively. The difference was non- significant (P&gt; 0.05). The mean LAVI at admission in group I was 38.1 and in group II was 27.2, after 1 month was 40.2 and 28.1 in both groups, after 6 months was 39.1 and 27.9 in both groups and after 12 months was 42.7 and 25.3 in both groups respectively. The difference was significant (P&lt; 0.05).Conclusion:Authors conclude that LAVI was found to be the independent predictor of mortality than left ventricular ejection fraction on multivariate regression analysis. Common risk factors in patients with ACS were diabetes mellitus, hypertension, smoking, alcoholism and positive family history. Patients with LAVI of value &gt;34 ml/m2 were associated with increased comorbidities.

Social, economic and family factors associated with binge drinking in Spanish adolescents

BackgroundThe main aim of this study was to determine the socioeconomic and family factors associated with binge drinking (BD) in Spanish adolescents who participated in a web-based computer intervention for the prevention of binge drinking known as Alerta Alcohol.MethodsLongitudinal analyses were carried out in a sample of Andalusian adolescents aged 15 to 19 enrolled in public schools, which was part of a two-arm cluster randomized controlled trial with an intervention group (IG) who received the Alerta Alcohol programme and a control group (CG) who did not receive any active intervention. Panel count data and the following econometric procedures were used: negative binomial, a two-part model and a finite mixture model. The endogenous variable in all models was the number of BD occasions in the last 30 days. A total of 1247 subjects in the pre-intervention period, with an average age of 16.8 years, plus 612 adolescents in the follow-up period (4 months later), were included in the analysis.ResultsIn relation to findings, being older (≥ 17 years old), having more pocket money and higher family alcohol consumption were associated with greater BD. By contrast, subjects who completed the questionnaire on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, further from the previous weekend, indicated a lower number of BD occasions.ConclusionsOur results suggest the need to include families, especially parents and siblings, in interventions aimed at preventing alcohol use among adolescents, given the association shown between BD and both family alcohol consumption and weekly pocket money or availability of money to adolescents. Given the findings with regard to age, future research aimed at intervening in early adolescence to prevent BD would be justified.Trial registration(ClinicalTrials.gov): NCT03288896. Registration date: September 20, 2017. “Retrospectively registered”.

Historia familiar y consumo de alcohol en adolescentes

Historia familiar y consumo de alcohol en adolescentes

Functional Nickel Oxide Nanostructures for Ethanol Oxidation in Alkaline Media

AbstractNickel oxide (NiO) nanostructures are employed in the basic medium for the oxidation of ethanol. A variety of NiO nanostructures are synthesized by wet chemical growth method, using different hydroxide (OH−) ion sources, particularly from ammonia, hexamethylenetetramine, urea and sodium hydroxide. The use of urea as (OH−) ion source results in flower‐like NiO structures composed by extremely thin nanowalls (thickness lower than 10 nm,), which demonstrated to be the most active for ethanol oxidation. All the samples exhibit NiO cubic phase, and no other impurity was detected. The cyclic voltammetry (CV) curves of NiO nanostructures were found linear over the concentration range 0.1–3.5 mM (R2=0.99) of ethanol, with the limit of detection estimated to be 0.013 mM for ethanol. The NiO nanostructures exhibit a selective signal towards ethanol oxidation in the presence of different members of alcohol family. The proposed NiO nanostructures showed a significant practicality for the reproducible and sensitive determination of ethanol from brandy, whisky, mixture of brandy and rum, and vodka samples. The nanomaterial was used as a surface modifying agent for the glassy carbon electrode and it showed a stable electro‐oxidation activity for the ethanol for 16 days. These findings indicate that the presented NiO nanomaterial can be applied in place of noble metals for ethanol sensing and other environmental applications (like fuel cells).

The disengaging brain: Dynamic transitions from cognitive engagement and alcoholism risk

Human functional brain connectivity is usually measured either at “rest” or during cognitive tasks, ignoring life’s moments of mental transition. We propose a different approach to understanding brain network transitions. We applied a novel independent component analysis of functional connectivity during motor inhibition (stop signal task) and during the continuous transition to an immediately ensuing rest. A functional network reconfiguration process emerged that: (i) was most prominent in those without familial alcoholism risk, (ii) encompassed brain areas engaged by the task, yet (iii) appeared only transiently after task cessation. The pattern was not present in a pre-task rest scan or in the remaining minutes of post-task rest. Finally, this transient network reconfiguration related to a key behavioral trait of addiction risk: reward delay discounting. These novel findings illustrate how dynamic brain functional reconfiguration during normally unstudied periods of cognitive transition might reflect addiction vulnerability, and potentially other forms of brain dysfunction.