Neurobiology of Aggression-Review of Recent Findings and Relationship with Alcohol and Trauma.

ABSTRACT: Aggression can be conceptualized as any behavior, physical or verbal, that involves attacking another person or animal with the intent of causing harm, pain or injury. Because of its high prevalence worldwide, aggression has remained a central clinical and public safety issue. Aggression can be caused by several risk factors, including biological and psychological, such as genetics and mental health disorders, and socioeconomic such as education, employment, financial status, and neighborhood. Research over the past few decades has also proposed a link between alcohol consumption and aggressive behaviors. Alcohol consumption can escalate aggressive behavior in humans, often leading to domestic violence or serious crimes. Converging lines of evidence have also shown that trauma and posttrau

SUBMITTER: Fritz M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10044835 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature