Question

Which of the following statements about the inheritance of alcoholism is accurate?

Options

• Alcoholism has no biological component whatsoever

• Alcoholism is not entirely inherited

• Alcoholism is entirely inherited and unavoidable for those with a family history

• Alcoholism is inherited only by women

Answer 1

Alcoholism is not entirely inherited. However, individuals have different biological "trigger levels", so biology still plays a role in who develops addiction.