Working Memory and Alcohol Use in At‐Risk Adolescents: A 2‐Year Follow‐Up

Abstract

WM functioning has been identified as both risk factor for and as function negatively influenced by alcohol use. Findings indicate that early alcohol use in at-risk adolescents negatively influences the development of subsequent WM functioning, which in turn constitutes as a risk factor for later alcohol use problems. Implications for early interventions are discussed.