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Alcohol dependence and criminal behavior: preliminary results of an association study of environmental and genetic factors in an Italian male population.
Journal of forensic sciences - 1 Sept 2012
Terranova Claudio, Tucci Marianna, Sartore Daniela, Cavarzeran Fabiano, Barzon Luisa, Palù Giorgio, Ferrara Santo D
Abstract excerpt
The aim of this study is to propose an innovative approach evaluating the connection between alcohol use disorders and criminal behavior. The research, structured as a case-control study, was based on the analysis of environmental (social variables) and genetic factors (single nucleotide polymorphisms of glutamic acid decarboxylase) in a population (N = 173) of Italian alcohol-dependent men. Group 1 (N = 47,...
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