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Role of the Serotonin Transporter Gene and Family Function in Adolescent Alcohol Consumption

Kent W. Nilsson, Rickard L. Sj berg, Mattias Damberg, Per Alm, John hrvik, Jerzy Leppert, Leif Lindstr m, Lars Oreland

Alcoholism Clinical and Experimental Research · 2005 · 112 citations · 36 references

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Abstract

In sum, our results show that a functional polymorphism of the 5-HTT genotype, family relations, and interactions between these variables predict adolescent alcohol consumption in a randomized sample of adolescents.

References

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Influence of Life Stress on Depression: Moderation by a Polymorphism in the 5-HTT Gene

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Genetics, Genetic Epidemiology, Genetic Foundation +20

Association of Anxiety-Related Traits with a Polymorphism in the Serotonin Transporter Gene Regulatory Region

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Psychopharmacology, Total Variation, Psychology +16

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Psychology, Child Maltreatment Prevention, Violence +24

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Substance Use, Behavioral Addiction, Impulsivity +19

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