Is alcoholism hereditary?


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Alcoholism Children of alcohol-dependent parents run a higher risk of developing an alcohol problem than other children.There can be a certain hereditary tendency for getting alcohol problems. This goes even more for sons of dependent fathers than for daughters

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Yes, children of alcohol-dependent parents run a higher risk of developing an alcohol problem than other children. ChaCha on!

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Yes, alcoholism is hereditary, but that doesn't mean it's genetic. It often has to do with childhood environment and habits. Cha!

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