A twin study of drinking and smoking onset and latencies from first use to regular use.

doi:10.1023/a:1021622820644

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A twin study of drinking and smoking onset and latencies from first use to regular use.

Behavior genetics - 1 Nov 1999

Stallings M C, Hewitt J K, Beresford T, Heath A C, Eaves L J

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The early onset of alcohol and tobacco use has been associated with increased risk for later substance abuse and dependence problems. This study investigated genetic and environmental influences on age at onset of alcohol and tobacco use by examining twin resemblance for several retrospectively reported onset milestones including age at first use, age at first alcohol intoxication experience, and age at regular...

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Adolescent
Adult
Age Factors
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Alcohol Drinking
Alcoholism
Diseases in Twins
Female
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Smoking
Social Environment

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PMID: 10857246
DOI: 10.1023/a:1021622820644

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