Addiction
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Review Meta Analysis
The association of telomere length with substance use disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.
Several recent studies have investigated the relationship between telomere length and substance use disorders with inconsistent results. We aimed to assess this association and to identify moderators of the relationship. ⋯ People with substance use disorders appear to have shorter telomere length than controls; however, this finding should be interpreted with caution due to the poor quality of the evidence.