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Research Advances in Alcohol and Drug Problems pp 47–98Cite as

Genetics of Alcoholism and Alcohol Actions

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Part of the book series: Research Advances in Alcohol and Drug Problems ((AADP,volume 8))

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In this chapter we will first review the more recent data from twin, half-sibling, and adoption studies which indicate that humans inherit a risk for alcoholism. We will then consider the genetics of alcohol metabolism in humans.

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