Negative mood-related drinking may mean vulnerability for major depression and alcohol dependence
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 - 16:07
in Psychology & Sociology
Major depression (MD) and alcohol dependence (AD) co-occur in individuals and within families at higher rates than expected by chance. This study looked at how mood-related drinking motives may explain the overlapping familial risk for MD and AD. Findings suggest that individuals with strong mood-related drinking motives, especially those based on negative feelings, may be vulnerable to developing both MD and AD.