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Bulimic behaviors and alcohol use: shared genetic influences.
Behavior genetics - 1 Jul 2012
Slane Jennifer D, Burt S Alexandra, Klump Kelly L
Abstract excerpt
Bulimic behaviors are frequently associated with alcohol use disorders. However, extant family and twin study findings have been inconsistent with regard to whether these behaviors share etiologic influences. A sample of 292 young adult, female twins was used to examine genetic and environmental factors underlying the association between binge eating and compensatory behaviors (e.g., vomiting)and alcohol use....
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