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Genetic and environmental contributions to the development of alcohol dependence in male twins.
Archives of general psychiatry - 1 Sept 2004
Liu I-Chao, Blacker Deborah L, Xu Ronghui, Fitzmaurice Garrett, Lyons Michael J, Tsuang Ming T
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BACKGROUND: Information on the heritability of the development of alcohol dependence could provide a better understanding of the importance of genetic components in disease transition. OBJECTIVE: To examine the genetic and nongenetic contributions to the age at onset of regular alcohol use, the age at diagnosis of alcohol dependence, and the transition from regular alcohol use to alcohol dependence. DESIGN:...
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