Why alcohol makes some people violent [medicalxpress.com]
Heavier drinkers are much more likely to be involved in violence if they have suffered high levels of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), according to a new study. The link between ACEs, alcohol and violence is especially pronounced in young men (18-29 years), with 62 percent of those with high levels of ACEs who are heavier drinkers having hit someone in the previous 12 months. This compares to 13.5 percent in heavier drinkers with no ACEs. The study by Public Health Wales and Bangor...