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.

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