Family history of problematic alcohol use, stress, and delay discounting: A moderated mediation analysis

Background: Positive family history of problematic alcohol use is implicated in impulsive behavior, poor response to stress, and alcohol problems. However, the specific nature of these associations is unclear. Method: Participants were 393 undergraduate college students who reported heavy episodic drinking and were part of a brief intervention trial. Analyses were conducted with pre-intervention baseline data. Measures included family history of problematic alcohol use, delay discounting (impulsivity), levels of stress, typical weekly drinks, and past month alcohol-related problems.
Source: Alcohol - Category: Addiction Authors: Source Type: research