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Testing the consequences of alcohol, cannabis, and nicotine use on hippocampal volume: a quasi-experimental cotwin control analysis of young adult twins.
Psychological medicine - 1 Apr 2023
Harper Jeremy, Wilson Sylia, Bair Jessica L, Hunt Ruskin H, Thomas Kathleen M, Malone Stephen M, Iacono William G
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BACKGROUND: Alcohol, cannabis, and nicotine use are highly comorbid and alarmingly prevalent in young adults. The hippocampus may be particularly sensitive to substance exposure. This remains largely untested in humans and familial risk may confound exposure effects. We extend prior work on alcohol and hippocampal volume in women by testing common and unique substance use effects and the potential moderating role...
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