Decoding Teen Drinking and Unmasking Sleep Apnea-Decoding Teen Drinking: The Role of Family, Genes, and Personality

Could your genes be driving your teenage drinking habits? Contrary to popular belief, peer pressure isn't the primary culprit behind teenage alcohol consumption. Sarah Brislin, PhD, assistant professor of psychiatry at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, a member of the Rutgers Addiction Research Center, explains a fascinating interplay between genetics, family environment, and personality traits like sensation-seeking in shaping teenage drinking patterns.