Genetics of the risk for alcoholism.

doi:10.1080/10550490050173172

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Genetics of the risk for alcoholism.

The American journal on addictions - 1 Jan 2000

Schuckit M A

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This paper reviews the literature on the importance of genetic influences in the development of alcohol abuse and dependence (alcoholism). The alcohol use disorders are fairly typical of most complex genetic conditions in that multiple genetic influences combine together to explain approximately 40% to 60% of the risk. One useful approach for identifying specific genes related to alcoholism involves identifying a...

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Alcoholism
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Genetic Testing
Humans
Phenotype

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PMID: 10934572
DOI: 10.1080/10550490050173172

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