Is alcoholism something that runs in the genes?
By maezee
@maezee (41988)
United States
February 10, 2009 7:55pm CST
Do you think those with alcoholic parents are more likely to become alcoholics themselves? Are people with alcoholic parents or ancestors predisposed to becoming alcoholics because of their DNA? What's your opinion on this?
Personally, I don't think this is the case. I have two alcoholic parents, and I'm not particularly fond of drinking and all that it entails. What about you? Do you have parents/ancestors who are or have been alcoholics? Is that statement true?
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3 responses
@ScarletAlston (2693)
• United States
11 Feb 09
I don't think it has anything to do with genetics..I know people like myself who come from a long line of boozers and don't drink like that..I mean, I drink but not like them..I know people who use that genetics theory as an excuse..If you drink heavy, you just drink heavy and might need some sort of help for it and not even realize it..thats just my two cents..
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@besthope44 (12123)
• India
22 Aug 10
I feel Drinking is really a addiction and not easy to quit all of sudden. But good thing is there are many rehabilition center for helping to get rid of these habits. to make a great change in life..I dont drink but i helped my friends and few of them quit addiction to drinks
