Alcoholism has been found to run in families and is herediatary. Alcoholism can be treated by acknowledging there is a problem and getting help.
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∙ 2013-03-13 21:17:44Yes but, even if you have the genetic predisposition to alcoholism, if you do not drink you will not become an alcoholic.
If you mean drinkers of alcohol, they live in homes with their families, just like non-drinkers. Many families have one or more family members who struggle with alcoholism.
That is not a symptom of alcoholism.
There is no current genetic link at this time.
There are really no accepted stages of alcoholism.
A lot
The genetic component of alcoholism in some families seems to involve the GABRG3 gene. However, no one thinks it is the only cause.
Yes but, even if you have the genetic predisposition to alcoholism, if you do not drink you will not become an alcoholic.
.Alcoholism is a disease that is caused by a person drinking too much alcohol and it disrupts his life. It can cause poverty, destroy families, and the physical health of a person.
It is common observation to have appendicitis run in families.
Pernicious anemia seems to run in families
If you mean drinkers of alcohol, they live in homes with their families, just like non-drinkers. Many families have one or more family members who struggle with alcoholism.
Most people who drink heavily for extended periods of time will eventually become addicted to alcohol. The danger is highest for those with a family history of alcohol abuse or alcoholism -- or those from families of absolute teetotalers, who often have hidden alcoholism in the family past. At highest risk are sons of fathers who themselves developed alcoholism at an early age.
Wikipedia offers a detailed explanation of this disease. However, if one would like a different approach to alcoholism one can search on a rehab site. These sites show more of the real examples of alcoholism to help one or their families understand its complexity.
No. You can only run more than 1 family (5) in the PC/Mac version of Virtual Families
Yes, it can.
Yes.