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Alcohol Clin Exp Res September 2019 PMID 31365137

Associations Between Drinking and Cortical Thickness in Younger Adult Drinkers: Findings From the Human Connectome Project.

Vanessa L Morris, Max M Owens, Sabrina K Syan, Tashia D Petker, Lawrence H Sweet, Assaf Oshri, James MacKillop, Michael Amlung

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Overall, the discussions reflect a positive reception and active engagement with detailed references to the study's core findings, such as lower cortical thickness associated with heavier drinking, especially in young men, with words like 'linked' and 'findings' signaling analysis and interest. The tone varies from acknowledging the research's significance to questioning the causality, which moderates the perceived impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study's findings, especially regarding the link between heavier drinking and thinner brain regions in young men, indicating general agreement with the research conclusions.

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The social discussions show high interest, with participants referencing the publication directly and emphasizing its relevance to health and neuroscience topics.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments include references to specific brain areas, sex differences, and methodological aspects, reflecting moderate to deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While some discussions suggest the findings could influence future research or public health perspectives, the overall tone indicates the impact remains primarily academic or exploratory at this stage.

Abstract in brief

  • This study found that in younger adults, higher alcohol consumption and frequent heavy drinking are associated with thinner cortical regions, especially in the frontal areas like the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) and inferior frontal gyrus (IFG).
  • The research highlighted sex differences, with more pronounced effects observed in men, and identified specific brain regions, such as the left DLPFC, that are uniquely linked to drinking behaviors.
  • Overall, these findings enhance understanding of how alcohol use relates to brain structure in young adults, though the cross-sectional design means causality cannot be determined, suggesting a need for future long-term studies.]
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Marley McBride
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@NewAmericanVeni Here's a couple ones of interest to me: Associations Between Drinking and Cortical Thickness in Younger Adult Drinkers: Findings From the Human Connectome Project https://t.co/xBwpUmdNj1 https://t.co/FcXQycXxcC

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Associations Between Drinking and Cortical Thickness in Younger Adult Drinkers: Findings From the Human Connectome Project - Morris - - Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/mluo8uqcb2

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Lower cortical thickness linked to heavier drinking in young men: findings from the Human Connectome Project https://t.co/bxqH8SPKIl https://t.co/U23V6qVr6c

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