High Novelty-seeking And Low Avoidance Of Harm Contribute To Alcohol Dependence
Wednesday, March 4, 2009 - 19:28
in Psychology & Sociology
Individuals with the inactive form of aldehyde dehydrogenase-2 normally don't drink alcohol because it causes flushing, nausea, and headaches. A new study asks why some people with the inactive form of ALDH2 become alcohol dependent. Results show these individuals have significantly higher novelty-seeking and lower harm-avoidance traits.