Genetics and biological markers of risk for alcoholism.

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Genetics and biological markers of risk for alcoholism.

Public health reports (Washington, D.C. : 1974) - 1 Jan 2000

Tabakoff B, Hoffman P L

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Substantial scientific evidence has accumulated that both genetic and environmental factors predispose the development of alcoholism in certain individuals. Evidence has accumulated to indicate that alcoholism is a heterogeneous entity arising from multiple etiologies. The demonstrated role of ge...

Topics

Adenylyl Cyclases
Alcoholism
Biomarkers
Blood Platelets
Evoked Potentials
Genetic Linkage
Genetic Markers
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Humans
Monoamine Oxidase
Risk Factors
Social Environment

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