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Alcoholism
Genetics, environment differently influence the 'pathway of risk' leading to alcohol dependence
April 24th, 2008
Alcohol dependence (AD) is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors, and its development involves "transitioning" through multiple stages of drinking behaviors. A unique study using twins to investigate genetic and environmental influences on the rate at which young women progress to AD has found that genetic and individual-specific environmental influences are evident in all transitions. By contrast, environmental influences common to members of a twin pair (for example, exposure to parental conflict) are evident primarily in the transition from non-use to first alcohol use. Results are published in the April issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-04-24)
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