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Why do people become alcoholics or problem drinkers?
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2/3's born that way: Irrefutable evidence from multiple different methods support both a biologic basis and a genetic basis (including but not limited to hereditary factors) in addictions. Eric Nestler, MD, PhD is the world's leader in this arena and has many great review articles.
Answered 5/28/2016
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