Alcohol Abuse and Dependence
Cause
It's not clear why some people Reference abuse Opens New Window alcohol or become Reference addicted Opens New Window to it and others do not. Alcoholism often runs in families (genetic), but your drinking habits also are influenced by your environment and life situations, such as friends or stress levels.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference January 18, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Reference Peter Monti, PhD - Alcohol and Addiction |
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