The ADAPT parenting intervention benefits combat exposed fathers genetically susceptible to problem drinking
- DeGarmo, D. S., Gewirtz, A. H., Li, L., Tavalire, H. F., & Cicchetti, D. (2023). The ADAPT parenting intervention benefits combat exposed fathers genetically susceptible to problem drinking. Prevention Science, 24, 150-160. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11121-022-01424-x
- This study examined whether participation in the After Deployment Adaptive Parenting Tools (ADAPT) intervention buffered combat-exposed fathers at genetic risk for substance use against increases in problem drinking (e.g., excess consumption). 185 Service member fathers were assigned at random to either the ADAPT group (n = 111) or to a control group that received only tip sheets and online resources (n = 74). At baseline, researchers collected the fathers’ DNA samples for genetic testing; fathers also self-reported their combat exposure and problem drinking. 12 months later, they reported their problem drinking again. Participation in the ADAPT intervention appeared to protect fathers with high genetic risk and combat stress exposure against increases in problem drinking.
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