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SusieQ#1
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Date: May 20, 2017 06:51PM
caffiend Wrote:
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> Fascinating, and I'd appreciate your sourcing
> that, if you can. I noticed through this thread
> several people said, "I believe genetics..." "I
> understand there may be a genetic propensity..."
> etc. I've heard such statements a lot over the
> decades, and have always wondered where the
> science ended and conjeture began.
I googled it... plus it has been brought up many times in the past. I'll see if I can find a study.
Genetics is not the only influence, of course, only about half.
This is one report:
https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohol-health/overview-alcohol-consumption/alcohol-use-disorders/genetics-alcohol-use-disordersIt appears to have a strong gene component in my family. I would not even consider drinking, plus it upsets my sensitive stomach! :-)
Addendum: I have been told that in our case, it is likely the English, Irish Scottish heritage that is at the root. Sounds plausible, but who knows! I do know there are three generations of at least one alcoholic in my direct line on one side alone.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 05/20/2017 07:03PM by SusieQ#1.