Response to alcohol, peers, expectancies, and coping all contribute to adolescent drinking

A low level of response (LR) to alcohol is one of several genetically influenced characteristics that may increase an individual's risk for heavy drinking and alcohol problems. A new study has examined the LR model of risk among adolescents in the United Kingdom. Findings indicate that a low LR is related to more adverse alcohol outcomes through partial mediation by peer substance use, positive expectancies of the effects of alcohol, and using alcohol to cope with stress.

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