Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is highly heritable and the most common
neurodevelopmental disorder in childhood. In recent decades, it has been appreciated that …

Sex differences occur in most non-communicable diseases, including metabolic diseases,
hypertension, cardiovascular disease, psychiatric and neurological disorders and cancer. In …

Most people who are regular consumers of psychoactive drugs are not drug addicts, nor will
they ever become addicts. In neurobiological theories, non-addictive drug consumption is …

Background Early alcohol initiation is common and has been associated with the
development of alcohol problems. Yet, past research on the association of age of initiation …

Since 2005, a rapidly expanding literature has evaluated whether environmental factors
such as socio-cultural context and adversity interact with genetic influences on drinking …

Background Many studies have reported that the earlier the age at first drink (AFDrink) the
higher the later drinking levels and related problems. However, unless adolescents proceed …

Background Alcohol policies around the world seek to delay the initiation of drinking. This is
partly based on the influential idea that earlier initiation is likely to cause adult alcohol …

Backgrounds: Parental drinking, harsh parental discipline and adolescent antisocial
behaviour have been independently implicated in adolescent alcohol use. Robust …

Aims: Underage drinking is a major problem in Australia and may be influenced by exposure
to alcohol advertising. The objective of the present study was to collect data on 12–17 year …

Background Research has consistently shown that early onset of drinking (EOD) is
associated with alcohol-related problems in adulthood. However, recent reviews have …