The development of alcohol use disorders.
Pathological alcohol use is a complex and costly problem. This chapter focuses on recent developments in the etiology of alcohol use disorders. Literature is reviewed from the fields of epidemiology, genetics, personality, neuropsychology, parenting, and social influences. In addition, theoretical models that describe pathways to the development of alcohol use disorders are presented. Particular emphasis is given to ways in which genetic, environmental, psychopharmacological, and personological literatures can inform one another.
Sher
Kenneth J
KJ
Department of Psychological Sciences, University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, Missouri 65211-0001, USA. Sherk@missouri.edu
Grekin
Emily R
ER
Williams
Natalie A
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