Aims

To support the free and open dissemination of research findings and information on alcoholism and alcohol-related problems. To encourage open access to peer-reviewed articles free for all to view.

For full versions of posted research articles readers are encouraged to email requests for "electronic reprints" (text file, PDF files, FAX copies) to the corresponding or lead author, who is highlighted in the posting.

___________________________________________

Monday, March 26, 2007

NEWS RELEASE: Genetic link to heavy substance abuse in teenagers


A team led by School of Medicine researchers has made important new discoveries about teenagers’ use of addictive substances.

The team found that family and community experiences play an important role in whether teenagers experiment with alcohol, cigarettes and marijuana, but genetic influences become more important for progression to heavy substance use.

.....

READ FULL NEWS RELEASE

Contributor Don Phillips

______________________________________________________________________

at