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Genetics and alcoholism.

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    Neurobehavioral Toxicology and Teratology
    |March 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Alcoholism is an inherited disease, supported by family, adoption, and twin studies. Genetic markers and alcohol dehydrogenase variations suggest a biological basis for this complex condition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Genetics
    • Psychiatry
    • Addiction Medicine

    Background:

    • Alcoholism is a significant public health issue with complex etiology.
    • Understanding the genetic underpinnings of alcoholism is crucial for effective prevention and treatment strategies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review and synthesize evidence supporting the hypothesis that alcoholism is an inherited disease.
    • To explore genetic markers and biochemical factors associated with alcoholism susceptibility.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of genealogical, adoption, and twin studies.
    • Analysis of genetic markers (e.g., color vision, HLA B13, platelet MAO).
    • Examination of biochemical studies, including alcohol dehydrogenase polymorphism.

    Main Results:

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    • Genealogical studies confirm alcoholism as a familial condition.
    • Adoption and twin studies indicate a significant genetic component.
    • Specific genetic markers and alcohol dehydrogenase variations are associated with increased risk.

    Conclusions:

    • Substantial evidence supports alcoholism as an inherited disease.
    • Genetic markers offer potential for primary prevention strategies.
    • Multiple genetic models, including polygenic and pharmacogenetic, may explain alcoholism's inheritance.