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Can Alcoholism Be Genetic?

I am in 10th grade and trying to find a science fair project topic that interests me. Both of my parents are recovering alcoholics. I thought I might select a topic that researches the chances of me becoming an alcoholic. Do you have any thoughts or information on the genetics of alcoholism? Are you aware of any other research that has been done on this?
Fri, 20 Jun 2014
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hi dear,
according to survey alcoholism can be genetic.
according to survey once the offspring started then there are high chance of developing dependence otherwise no chance if he does not start it.
and same way as much member in family alcoholic major chances of developing alcoholism
both of your parents are alcoholic then if you start taking alcohol then there is high chances of developing dependence in you.
so stay away from it.
consult psychiatrist for detail counselling.
thank you
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Can Alcoholism Be Genetic?

hi dear, according to survey alcoholism can be genetic. according to survey once the offspring started then there are high chance of developing dependence otherwise no chance if he does not start it. and same way as much member in family alcoholic major chances of developing alcoholism both of your parents are alcoholic then if you start taking alcohol then there is high chances of developing dependence in you. so stay away from it. consult psychiatrist for detail counselling. thank you