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Reduced frontal-lobe activity and impulsivity may be linked to alcoholism risk
01-03-2007 · EurekAlert!Increased impulsivity, or a lack of impulse control, is a key characteristic of many psychiatric disorders, including alcohol dependence. Recent studies suggest that increased impulsivity is involved in a predisposition to developing these disorders. A new study of brain processes provides support for this theory.
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