Citation

Couzigou P, Fleury B. Nouv. Presse Med. 1981; 10(39): 3237-3240.

Vernacular Title

L'alcoolisme, maladie en partie héréditaire?

Copyright

(Copyright © 1981, Masson Editeur)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

7301553

Abstract

Alcoholism is a multifactorial condition. In addition to psychological and environmental factors, a hereditary factor is strongly suggested by recent genetic studies in twins, half-brothers and adopted children. The mode of transmission, however, remains largely conjectural. A protective mechanism might by hypersensitivity to alcohol due to different alcohol and acetaldehyde metabolism.

Language: fr