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- Title
An overview of the genetic susceptibility to alcoholism.
- Authors
Buscemi, Loredana; Turchi, Chiara
- Abstract
Alcoholism is a multifactorial, genetically influenced disorder. It is a major health and social issue, a highly frequent disease and a cause of premature death. It is also the most expensive addictive disorder due to morbidity, mortality, societal and legal problems. Besides their involvement in alcohol-related fatalities, forensic scientists are also required to assess driving and working ability as well as permanent invalidity due to alcohol-related conditions. Greater knowledge of the genetic basis of alcoholism could improve prevention by identifying specific risk factors and mechanisms, leading to effective therapeutic strategies and eventually to personalized treatments.
- Publication
Medicine, science, and the law, 2011, Vol 51 Suppl 1, pS2
- ISSN
0025-8024
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1258/msl.2010.010054