New findings on the genetic influences on alcohol use and dependence.

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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Alcohol dependence is a complex disorder with a well documented highly hereditary nature. This article reviews the recent advances in our understanding of the direct and indirect genetic influences on alcohol use and dependence. RECENT FINDINGS: Recent findings can be summarized as follows: (a) twin studies have defined and estimated the risks of general and specific alcohol-related...

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