Your Friends Still Influence How Much You Drink

Monday, April 5, 2010 - 17:28 in Psychology & Sociology

The drinking habits of the people in your extended social group play a major role in determining how many adult beverages you consume, says researchers writing in the Annals of Internal Medicine. The authors suggest this social phenomena could have other implications for clinical and health interventions. Social networks could be used to exploit positive health behaviors and further support group interventions. read more

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