committed relationships protective_against AP
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Evidence (2 sources)
being with a partner may act as a ‘social control’ that limits expression of genetic predispositions toward alcohol problems
confidence: 0.88
The role of romantic relationship status in pathways of risk for emerging adult alcohol use.
(2016)
PMID:27214170
cited
College students in committed relationships ... are less likely to have alcohol problems compared to singles.
confidence: 0.95