College women who act impulsively when distressed are at risk for alcohol problems
Thursday, November 8, 2012 - 22:00
in Psychology & Sociology
Young adult women are engaging in heavy drinking behavior in greater numbers. A new study has looked at the influence of impulsivity-related traits and drinking motives on symptoms of alcohol dependence (AD) among college women in their first semester. Findings indicate an impulsivity trait called 'negative urgency' can predict increases in AD symptoms.