Childhood Stress Affects Alcohol Use

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Early life stress predicts negative emotionality and inflammation in alcohol use disorder

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A recent study conducted by researchers at UCLA has revealed that individuals with alcohol use disorder who experienced significant stress or trauma during childhood often face more intense emotional difficulties and elevated inflammation as adults.

Those with a history of early life stress showed higher levels of negative emotions and a marked increase in inflammatory markers compared to others with the same disorder but without early traumatic experiences.

Childhood trauma did not make individuals more inclined to think about or crave alcohol.

The study highlights the potential need for tailored treatment approaches for people with alcohol use disorder.

Biological sex may play a crucial role in moderating the inflammatory response associated with early life stress, the researchers say.

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