The effects of alcohol hangover on future drinking behavior and the development of alcohol problems.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Alcohol hangover experiences in young adulthood have been shown to predict more subsequent alcohol problems. Hangover susceptibility appears to be partially heritable and related to family history of alcohol use disorders. However, very little is known about the developmental course of these associations and whether they are accounted for by an individual's drinking history. The goal of this study is to investigate the prospective and unique relationships between family history of alcohol use disorders, severity of alcohol hangover experiences in adolescence, and later alcohol use and related problems measured over 13years.

Methods

Participants were first assessed on family history at age 12-14, prior to initiating drinking, and re-assessed annually on hangover

SUBMITTER: Courtney KE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5783770 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature