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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Nina Massey

Alcohol dependency in adolescence linked with depression risk – study

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Adolescents who show signs of alcohol dependence are more likely to develop depression by their mid-20s, a study suggests.

Researchers at University College London (UCL) and the University of Bristol also found that drinking large amounts of alcohol regularly, but with no signs of dependency, did not predict the risk of depression.

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