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Summarize the data on the genetic factors related to alcohol abuse.
 
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Thieu is very committed to his religious and political views. He believes that his suicide by self-immolation will bring global attention to the plight of his people. If Thieu commits suicide, we might consider this type of suicide ____.
 
  a. a means of ending suffering c. an act of hopelessness
  b. a form of protest d. a form of atonement


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
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 Moderate to high vulnerability for alcohol abuse based on heredity
 Combination of genes and environmental risk
 Sibling concordance for alcohol abuse is high
 Age of first drink is correlated with genetic risk
 Motivation to drink, alcohol sensitivity, amount of alcohol consumed, steady drinking, and eventual dependence are shown to have a genetic link
 Genetics predict whether an individual will become addicted to alcohol or other substances
 Father's use of alcohol is linked to use of alcohol in child, although some studies show mothers also have influence on alcohol use

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Gracias!

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