New research indicates that symptoms of alcohol abuse, not dependence, may better reflect family risk for alcohol use disorders. Individuals with alcohol use disorders (AUDs) vary widely in their age of onset of use, patterns of drinking, and symptom profiles. AUDs are often 'divided' into two categories: alcohol abuse (AA) and alcohol dependence (AD), with AA perceived as a milder syndrome that might develop into AD over time. A recent study of the clinical features ...Monday 17 September 2012
Family Risk for Alcohol Use Disorders Better Reflected by Symptoms of Alcohol Abuse
New research indicates that symptoms of alcohol abuse, not dependence, may better reflect family risk for alcohol use disorders. Individuals with alcohol use disorders (AUDs) vary widely in their age of onset of use, patterns of drinking, and symptom profiles. AUDs are often 'divided' into two categories: alcohol abuse (AA) and alcohol dependence (AD), with AA perceived as a milder syndrome that might develop into AD over time. A recent study of the clinical features ...
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