Study links IQ and risk of AUD, but the relationship is nuanced

Research examining multiple national cohorts concludes that individuals who score lower on intelligence tests face a higher lifetime risk of developing alcohol use disorder (AUD). However, environmental influences that include access to education and health care services can play a mediating role in reducing risk.

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Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly
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2025-11-07
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https://doi.org/10.1002/adaw.34712
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Cognitive Abilities and Testing
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Study links IQ and risk of AUD, but the relationship is nuanced

Gary Enos
Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly
Cognitive Abilities and Testing
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Study links IQ and risk of AUD, but the relationship is nuanced

Gary Enos
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Research examining multiple national cohorts concludes that individuals who score lower on intelligence tests face a higher lifetime risk of developing alcohol use disorder (AUD). However, environmental influences that include access to education and health care services can play a mediating role in reducing risk.

Alcoholism & Drug Abuse WeeklyVol. 37(43)
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Study links IQ and risk of AUD, but the relationship is nuanced — Gary Enos · Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS