Gene Variation Could Predict Who is at Risk for Becoming an Alcoholic

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By Molly Grady

Story Created: Jun 18, 2012 at 3:04 PM CDT

Story Updated: Jun 18, 2012 at 3:08 PM CDT

The risk of alcoholism can be inherited and researchers are starting to understand which genes are responsible.


Doctors at Washington University analyzed the DNA of 2,600 people and found a group of genetic variations that can influence alcohol addiction.

The variations were discovered in a chromosome that has been linked to other neurological disorders.

Experts say the discovery could one day help predict who is at a high risk of becoming an alcoholic.
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