Malt Liquor Drinkers at Higher Risk for Substance Abuse: Study

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"These results suggest that regular consumption of malt liquor, beyond that associated with typical alcohol use, may place young adults at increased risk for substance abuse problems," Collins said. "Although many of these young people may not yet meet diagnostic criteria for alcohol dependence, there is clearly a need for prevention strategies targeted to their patterns of drinking and particularly excessive drinking of malt liquor."

The study was published in the June issue of the journal Psychology of Addictive Behaviors.

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