Mechanisms of alcohol addiction: bridging human and animal studies
Aim The purpose of this brief narrative review is to address the complexities and benefits of
extending animal alcohol addiction research to the human domain, emphasizing Allostasis …
extending animal alcohol addiction research to the human domain, emphasizing Allostasis …
Genetic risk of AUDs and childhood impulsivity: examining the role of parenting and family environment
This study examined the independent and interactive effects of genetic risk for alcohol use
disorder (AUD), parenting behaviors, and family environment on childhood impulsivity. Data …
disorder (AUD), parenting behaviors, and family environment on childhood impulsivity. Data …
A longitudinal examination of relations between competitive athletic participation, drinking norms, impulsivity, and sensation seeking and binge drinking throughout …
Objective: College athletes are a high-risk group for heavy drinking and related risky
behaviors and consequences. However, most prior work examining drinking behavior in …
behaviors and consequences. However, most prior work examining drinking behavior in …
The association of impulsivity and family history of alcohol use disorder on alcohol use and consequences
Background Extensive research indicates that having a positive family history of alcohol use
disorder (FHP) and impulsivity are 2 risk factors for problem drinking. To our knowledge, no …
disorder (FHP) and impulsivity are 2 risk factors for problem drinking. To our knowledge, no …
The associations between polygenic risk, sensation seeking, social support, and alcohol use in adulthood.
Genetic predispositions play an important role in alcohol use. Understanding the
psychosocial mechanisms through which genetic risk unfolds to influence alcohol use …
psychosocial mechanisms through which genetic risk unfolds to influence alcohol use …
Alcohol and nicotine polygenic scores are associated with the development of alcohol and nicotine use problems from adolescence to young adulthood
Abstract Background and Aims Molecular genetic studies of alcohol and nicotine use have
identified many genome‐wide association study (GWAS) loci. We measured associations …
identified many genome‐wide association study (GWAS) loci. We measured associations …
Racial discrimination and alcohol problems: Examining interactions with genetic risk and impulsivity among African American Young Adults
Experiences of racial discrimination have been shown to increase risk for alcohol problems.
Some individuals may be particularly vulnerable to the negative effects of racial …
Some individuals may be particularly vulnerable to the negative effects of racial …
Alcohol milestones and internalizing, externalizing, and executive function: longitudinal and polygenic score associations
BackgroundAlthough the link between alcohol involvement and behavioral phenotypes (eg
impulsivity, negative affect, executive function [EF]) is well-established, the directionality of …
impulsivity, negative affect, executive function [EF]) is well-established, the directionality of …
Examining interactions between polygenic scores and interpersonal trauma exposure on alcohol consumption and use disorder in an ancestrally diverse college …
CM Sheerin, RK O'Hara-Payne, EE Lancaster… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Introduction: Genetic factors impact alcohol consumption and use disorder (AUD), with large-
scale genome-wide association studies (GWAS) identifying numerous associated variants …
scale genome-wide association studies (GWAS) identifying numerous associated variants …
Family history and alcohol use outcomes: examining transmission of risk through impulsivity and the moderating role of organized sports participation
IA McNamara, D Soto, J Su… - Substance use & …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Background College students are at risk for alcohol misuse and those who participate in
organized sports are at even higher risk. Family history of alcohol problems (FH) and …
organized sports are at even higher risk. Family history of alcohol problems (FH) and …