Environment Key Early: Genes' Role Expands In Alcohol Dependence

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Thu, 04/24/2008 - 13:00

The influence of genetics increases as young women transition from their first drink to alcohol dependence.

Researchers found that although environment is most influential in determining when drinking begins, genes play a larger role in advancing to problem drinking and alcohol dependence.


 

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