Sensitivity to alcohol can lead to greater consumption and risk for alcoholism
Monday, May 16, 2011 - 20:30
in Psychology & Sociology
Children with a family history of alcoholism (FHP) have a higher risk for becoming alcoholic themselves. Of the two classifications of alcoholism -- types I and II -- the former is less severe but more prevalent. New findings show that a "moderate" alcohol dose can increase subjective responses of stimulation and elevate positive mood state in individuals with an FHP of type I alcoholism.