Binge Drinking In Teenage Years Could Lead To Increase In Cravings For Alcohol Later In Life
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Binge drinking in your teens could lead to an increase in cravings for alcohol later in life.
The University College Cork study reveals teen drinkers show changes to their gut microbiome which controls cravings.
Binge drinking involves the consumption of five or more drinks in one sitting for men, or four or more for women.
UCC Scientists found excessive drinking as a teen is also linked to a poor ability to recognise emotions.