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ALDH2*2 and peer drinking in East Asian college students.
The American journal of drug and alcohol abuse - 1 Nov 2017
O'Shea Taryn, Thomas Nathaniel, Webb Bradley Todd, Dick Danielle M, Kendler Kenneth S, Chartier Karen G
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The ALDH2*2 allele (A-allele) at rs671 is more commonly carried by Asians and is associated with alcohol-related flushing, a strong adverse reaction to alcohol that is protective against drinking. Social factors, such as having friends who binge drink, also contribute to drinking in Asian youth. OBJECTIVES: This study examined the interplay between ALDH2*2, peer drinking, and alcohol consumption in...
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