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Is There Any Role Of Genetics In The Alcohol Addiction ?

I read in the news paper that there is role of genetics in the addiction of alcohol. I felt it is having some environmental background. Is there any role of genetics in the alcohol addiction ?
Thu, 31 Mar 2011
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There is no role of genetics in alcohol addiction. It is a addiction, a behavioral problem not a hereditary issue. It is aminly a social factor which plays role in addiction. This is nothing to do with genees
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Hi,
yes what you have read is right people who have geneticly susceptible individuals sufer from alcohol addiction.
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Deepa's  Response
i dont think so any addiction is genetic..it depends upon the life style they choose

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Is There Any Role Of Genetics In The Alcohol Addiction ?

There is no role of genetics in alcohol addiction. It is a addiction, a behavioral problem not a hereditary issue. It is aminly a social factor which plays role in addiction. This is nothing to do with genees