Research has indicated that individuals with weaker behavioral inhibition abilities may experience earlier onsets of drinking. In a particular study, women were subjected to immediate and delayed memory tasks, which assess response inhibition and passive avoidance. Those who began drinking at an early age exhibited higher rates of commission errors on these tasks compared to those who started drinking later. Furthermore, across the entire participant sample, there was a negative correlation between the age at first drink and commission errors on the delayed memory task. These findings suggest that challenges in behavioral inhibition are linked to early initiation of alcohol use, even among individuals without significant alcohol-related issues.