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Origins and Consequences of Age at First Drink. I. Associations With Substance‐Use Disorders, Disinhibitory Behavior and Psychopathology, and P3 Amplitude

Alcoholism Clinical and Experimental Research · 2001 · Vol. 25(8) · pp. 1156–1165

Matt McGue✉(University of Minnesota)William G. Iacono(University of Minnesota)Lisa N. Legrand(University of Minnesota)Steve Malone(University of Minnesota)Irene J. Elkins(University of Minnesota)

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Abstract

Our findings indicated that AFD is not specifically associated with alcoholism but rather is correlated with a broad range of indicators of disinhibited behavior and psychopathology. Moreover, individuals who first drink at a relatively early age manifest elevated rates of disinhibitory behavior and psychopathology before they first try alcohol. Taken together, these findings suggest that the association of AFD with alcoholism reflects, at least in part, a common underlying vulnerability to disinhibitory behavior. Whether an early AFD directly influences risk of adult alcoholism remains unclear.

Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes Gambling Behavior and Treatments Alcohol Consumption and Health EffectsPsychopathologyDisinhibitionPsychologyImpulsivitySubstance abusePersonalityClinical psychologyConduct disorderAntisocial personality disorderStimulant

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AdolescentAge FactorsAlcohol DrinkingMental DisordersChildDiseases in TwinsEvoked PotentialsFemaleHumansMalePersonality DisordersSex CharacteristicsCohort StudiesSubstance-Related Disorders

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