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Beyond the DSM: defining endophenotypes for genetic studies of substance abuse.
Current psychiatry reports - 1 Apr 2006
Frederick Jon A, Iacono William G
Abstract excerpt
Although substance-related disorders are heritable, the genetic factors contributing to vulnerability to these disorders are expected to be complex. Nonetheless, identifying genes underlying this vulnerability and understanding their relationship with environmental factors and behavior holds the promise of dramatic advances in diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. The search is complicated by a number of factors,...
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