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Behavioral Disinhibition Model of Addiction: A review and new findings from the Minnesota Twin Family Study.

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2025. P. 147 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on the behavioral disinhibition theory of addiction, which has been a key aspect of the Minnesota Twin Family Study (MTFS). This theory, developed by David Lykken, suggests that a heritable psychobiological liability characterized by a failure to conform to normative behavior and deficits in self-regulation contributes to substance use problems and externalizing psychopathology. Longitudinal studies from the Minnesota Center for Twin and Family Research (MCTFR) support the genetic basis of behavioral disinhibition, highlighting its role in the onset and persistence of substance use issues, particularly during adolescence. The article also presents an updated model that examines the interactions between genetic influences and environmental factors in shaping behavioral outcomes from childhood through young adulthood. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2025/12, p147
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:190343502
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