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Is it possible to be genetically predisposed to alcohol?

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    DearJulian - 26-30 years old

    Posted by DearJulian Jul 10th, 2012 at 8:37PM

    There is predisposition genetically to alcoholism.

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  1. corbin00 - 31-35 years old - male

    Posted by corbin00 Jul 10th, 2012 at 8:37PM

    If I am to answer your question in literal means then no.

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  2. hanadaisy - 36-40 years old - female

    Posted by hanadaisy Jul 10th, 2012 at 8:51PM

    Yes alcoholism isn't a weakness in the will power. It is a desase. It is how the brain wire the reword and the pleasure system.

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  3. AngelJackson - 51-55 years old - female

    Posted by AngelJackson Jul 10th, 2012 at 8:47PM

    Physically, yes. There is also the psychologically addictive personality. If you think you may have a predisposition to alcoholism, it's best to abstain completely. Try to get "addicted" to something that is good for you, like exercise, healthy eating, or meditation.

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  4. Bear1956 - 56-60 years old - male

    Posted by Bear1956 Jul 10th, 2012 at 8:42PM

    There certainly seems as though it's possible. I have several alcoholics in my family so I avoid alcohol consumption.

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  5. Epiphany68 - 41-45 years old - female

    Posted by Epiphany68 Jul 10th, 2012 at 8:41PM

    I believe they have found a gene for that. Something about how you metabolize sugar, I think. Believe it makes you more likely to be diabetic, also.

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  6. WaterdogsRule - 51-55 years old - female

    Posted by WaterdogsRule Jul 10th, 2012 at 8:40PM

    it seems to be so. my aunt (by marriage) died of alcoholism at age 42 and both of her parents were alcoholics, but maybe it was learned behavior?

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  7. Olafsen - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by Olafsen Jul 10th, 2012 at 8:39PM

    Studies suggest a predisposition. it also find 60% of alcoholics had alcoholic parents.

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  8. EpoxyMonoxide - 26-30 years old - female

    Posted by EpoxyMonoxide Jul 10th, 2012 at 8:37PM

    I don't know the science behind it, but from personal experience it sure seems like it

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  9. Infinite9 - 70+ years old - female

    Posted by Infinite9 Jul 10th, 2012 at 8:36PM

    Yep.

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