Early alcohol exposure can lead to heavy drinking
Monday, May 5, 2008 - 01:49
in Psychology & Sociology
No one can become alcohol dependent (AD) without repeatedly drinking alcohol, but not everyone who does so will become AD. Certain characteristics - adolescence, novelty seeking, reaction to stress, and response to first alcohol exposure - are believed to influence the vulnerability of developing AD...
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