Sex differences in how a low sensitivity to alcohol relates to later heavy drinking

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Authors

Marc A. Schuckit · University of California, San Diego

Tom L. Smith · University of California, San Diego

Ryan S. Trim · University of California, San Diego

Samuel Kuperman · University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

John R. Kramer · University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

Victor Hesselbrock · UConn Health

Kathleen K. Bucholz

Abstract

These prospective results indicate that there might be some important sex differences regarding how a lower LR relates to alcohol outcomes that should be considered in protocols focusing on preventing the impact of LR on future drinking problems.

Topics & Keywords

Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes Behavioral Health and Interventions Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Drug and Alcohol Review

Volume 31, Issue 7, pp. 871-880

DOI: 10.1111/j.1465-3362.2012.00469.x

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