09-19-2007, 06:58 AM
Alcohol-use disorders have a significant genetic component to their development. New findings show that heavy drinkers with the G allele of the A118G polymorphism of the mu-opioid receptor gene have greater cravings after alcohol exposure than heavy drinkers homozygous for the A allele. Individuals with the G allele may have more problems resisting the urge to drink.
Posted on Fri, 05 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST at http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/200...201526.htm
Posted on Fri, 05 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST at http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/200...201526.htm