Impulsive alcoholics likely to die sooner
Monday, August 15, 2011 - 08:00
in Health & Medicine
Alcohol and impulsivity are a dangerous mix: People with current drinking problems and poor impulse control are more likely to die in the next 15 years, a new study suggests. However, they could get by with a little help from their friends: The study also found that a strong social support network buffers the toxic effects of impulsivity.