Common Genetic Vulnerability for Nicotine and Alcohol Dependence in Men

1999468 citationsJournal Article

Authors

William R. True · Saint Louis University

Hong Xian

Abstract

These data suggest a common genetic vulnerability to nicotine and alcohol dependence in men. This common genetic influence may partially explain the clinical and epidemiological observations that alcoholics are often dependent smokers.

Topics & Keywords

Smoking Behavior and Cessation Health, Environment, Cognitive Aging Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Archives of General Psychiatry

Volume 56, Issue 7, pp. 655-655

DOI: 10.1001/archpsyc.56.7.655

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