SM Moore

Collaborative Study on the Genetics of Alcoholism (COGA) in Trinidad and Tobago: Review of Findings and Implication

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2017.228

Synopsis:

Published and unpublished data points to the importance of examining the genetic influence on alcohol use among the major groups in Trinidad and Tobago.

ABSTRACT

The Collaborative study on the Genetics of Alcoholism, Trinidad and Tobago (COGA-TT), studied the frequencies of the genes of alcohol metabolizing enzyme in a population comprising Indo-Trinbagonians (Indo-TTs) and Afro-Trinbagonians (Afro-TTs).

Received:

25 Nov, 2017

Accepted:

18 Dec, 2017

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e-Published: 20 Dec, 2017

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Anti-social Personality Disorder and Conduct Disorder (ASPD/CD), Ethnicity and other Characteristics of the Alcohol Treatment Population in Trinidad and Tobago

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.477

Synopsis:

Understanding the role of personality disorders in alcohol abuse/dependence co-morbidity may highlight its possible role as a predictor for alcohol addiction among ethnic groups in the Trinidad and Tobago population.

ABSTRACT

Background: Individuals of East Indian and African ancestry constitute the largest population subgroups in Trinidad and Tobago. Many differences are observed in their drinking behaviour and are attributed to cultural and social factors. The aim of this paper is to determine if there are differences in personality disorder diagnosis in alcohol abuse/ dependent patients who attend treatment facilities in Trinidad and Tobago.

Received:

07 Sep, 2015

Revised:

19 Feb, 2016

Accepted:

25 May, 2016

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