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Drug addiction genes identified

sumsung submitted, created time 11 months 3 weeks (ca.reuters.com)

Scientists in China have identified about 400 genes that appear to make some people more easily addicted to drugs, opening the way for more effective therapies and addiction control.

 
sumsung commented 11 months ago - Re: Drug addiction genes identified
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It's a great breakthrough that the list of 1,500 addiction-related genes has been narrowed to 396 now. But can gene therapy really eradicate drug addiction?
jane2007 commented 11 months ago - Re: Drug addiction genes identified
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Really?Is it genetic factors? But as I know, many addicts'parents or grandparents were not addict.
marvin commented 7 months ago - Re: Drug addiction genes identified
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According of many researchers Alcohol and Drug addiction is simply defined as a compulsive need for an intoxicating liquid that is obtained from fermented grain or fruit. These liquids include beer, wine, and other hard liquors. it says like every form of addiction is bad, no matter whether the narcotic be alcohol or morphine or idealism. and Alcohol addiction may also inflame the mouth, esophagus, and stomach, and could cause cancer in these areas, especially in drinkers who also smoke. Have a desire to stop the Alcohol and Drug addiction. You must have a serious desire to stop from being an alcoholic.

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