Article
The genetic basis of addictive disorders.
The Psychiatric clinics of North America - 1 Jun 2012
Ducci Francesca, Goldman David
Abstract excerpt
Addictions are common, chronic, and relapsing diseases that develop through a multistep process. The impact of addictions on morbidity and mortality is high worldwide. Twin studies have shown that the heritability of addictions ranges from 0.39 (hallucinogens) to 0.72 (cocaine). Twin studies indicate that genes influence each stage from initiation to addiction, although the genetic determinants may differ....
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