| Title: | Insights from genetically stratified analyses comparing subtypes of alcohol misuse |
| Journal: | Science Progress |
| Published: | 1 Apr 2024 |
| Pubmed: | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38860295/ |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1177/00368504241260375 |
| URL: | https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/00368504241260375 |
Publication 12186
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Abstract
In a recent publication, we applied a novel model to address phenotypic heterogeneity in genetic research on alcohol misuse by stratifying individuals based on their patterns of alcohol use behaviours and comorbid psychopathology. In this Commentary, we provide further descriptions of the subtypes of alcohol misuse that emerged from the empirical mixture modelling approach and present new results comparing these groups on sociodemographic characteristics and additional alcohol use outcomes. We take a broad perspective to discuss how these results fit with existing typologies of alcohol misuse and how the results inform future genetic research. Our findings add further evidence that conceptualisations of a binary distinction between 'internalising' (relief-seeking) versus 'externalising' (reward-seeking) subtypes does not fully capture the complexity of alcohol misuse. However, accounting for individual differences in these dimensions is a promising means to reduce heterogeneity and thereby improve power for gene discovery and, eventually, personalised medicine applications. We argue that more detailed, person-specific assessment of alcohol misuse measures, particularly with attention to longitudinal trajectories, is needed to further advance this important line of research.</p>
3 Keywords
- Alcohol Drinking
- Alcoholism
- Humans
2 Authors
- Jeanne E Savage
- Anaïs B Thijssen
1 Application
| Application ID | Title |
|---|---|
| 16406 | Causes of individual differences in cognitive and mental health |
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