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Ronald G Thompson1, Dana Alonzo1, Deborah S Hasin2.
Abstract
This study examined the influences of parental divorce and maternal-paternal histories of alcohol problems on adult offspring lifetime alcohol dependence using data from the 2001-2002 National Epidemiological Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions (NESARC). Parental divorce and maternal-paternal alcohol problems interacted to differentially influence the likelihood of offspring lifetime alcohol dependence. Experiencing parental divorce and either maternal or paternal alcohol problems doubled the likelihood of alcohol dependence. Divorce and history of alcohol problems for both parents tripled the likelihood. Offspring of parental divorce may be more vulnerable to developing alcohol dependence, particularly when one or both parents have alcohol problems.Entities:
Keywords: Alcohol dependence; NESARC; maternal alcohol use; parental divorce; paternal alcohol use
Year: 2013 PMID: 24678271 PMCID: PMC3963604 DOI: 10.1080/1533256X.2013.812909
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Soc Work Pract Addict ISSN: 1533-256X