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Study finds reduced brain growth in alcoholics with family drinking history

Previous studies have shown that alcoholics have smaller brain volumes than non-alcoholics, an effect widely believed to be due to the toxic effects of ethanol. In this study, researchers found reduced brain growth among alcohol-dependent individuals with a family history of alcoholism or heavy drinking compared to those with no such family history. The finding demonstrates that reduced brain growth occurs among these individuals even before the onset of alcohol dependence.

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