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Adolescent alcohol use is a risk factor for adult alcohol and drug dependence: evidence from a twin design

29 Sept 2005

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BACKGROUND: Early alcohol use is associated with abuse and dependence of licit and illicit substances later in life. The role of genetic and environmental factors in this association is not conclusive. METHOD: In 1992, data on substance use, abuse/dependence and psychiatric disorders were collected from 8169 male twin members of the Vietnam Era Twin Registry. The interview obtained age of onset of regular...

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PMID: 16194286
DOI: 10.1017/s0033291705006045

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