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Childhood adversity, serotonin transporter (5-HTTLPR) genotype, and risk for cigarette smoking and nicotine dependence in alcohol dependent adults.
Drug and alcohol dependence - 1 Jun 2012
Mingione Carolyn J, Heffner Jaimee L, Blom Thomas J, Anthenelli Robert M
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BACKGROUND: This study examined the extent to which cigarette smoking and nicotine dependence in adults with alcohol dependence (AD) are associated with adverse childhood experiences. Gender, social support, and an allelic variant in the gene encoding the serotonin transporter (5-HTTLPR) were examined as moderators of this relationship. METHODS: The Semi-Structured Assessment for the Genetics of Alcoholism -...
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