Article: Testosterone, 5[alpha]-dihydrotestosterone and cortisol in men with and without alcohol-related aggression *.

ALCOHOL IS OFTEN ASSOCIATED WITH VIOLENCE, and the role of alcohol as a precipitating factor in domestic violence is well established (Brismar and Bergman, 1998; Chermack and Giancola, 1997; Straus and Gelles, 1986). Although past research has revealed a strong association between alcohol use and domestic violence, the underlying biological mechanisms behind alcohol-induced aggression have remained complex (Brain, 1986; Lipsey et al., 1997; Murdoch et al., 1990). There is increasing evidence that, in addition to alcohol, other factors (e.g., steroid hormone interactions) should be taken into account in assessing aggressive behavior. Testosterone, in particular, has been ...