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An overview of the genetics of substance use disorders.

Current psychiatry reports - 1 Apr 2006

Lachman H M

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Twin, family, and adoption studies show that genetic factors play a significant role in vulnerability to becoming addicted to drugs. Through a combination of genetic approaches, the variant alleles responsible for interindividual differences in susceptibility to addiction are being uncovered.

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PMID: 16539891
DOI: 10.1007/s11920-006-0013-3

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