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Rural environments reduce the genetic influence on adolescent substance use and rule-breaking behavior.
Psychological medicine - 1 Sept 2008
Legrand L N, Keyes M, McGue M, Iacono W G, Krueger R F
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: There is increasing evidence that certain environmental factors can modify genetic effects. This is an important area of investigation as such work will help to guide the development of new intervention programs. In this paper, we address whether rural environments moderate the genetic influence on adolescent substance use and rule-breaking behavior (i.e. externalizing psychopathology). METHOD: Over...
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