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Jun 02 2010

How can a gene effect both the risk depression and the risk alcoholism?

Posted by: Alan in alcoholism treatment, tags: Alcoholism, both, Depression, Effect, gene, Risk

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3 Responses to “How can a gene effect both the risk depression and the risk alcoholism?”

Wella says:

June 2nd, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Hello, I’m a doctor. I think that you want to get more info about it. Please go to http://healthylife09.blogspot.com/?q=risk%20alcoholism
Kara N says:

June 2nd, 2010 at 7:59 pm
The gene could increase your risk for depression. Once you have full blown depression you could self medicate with alcohol leading to alcoholism.
Doctor J says:

June 2nd, 2010 at 8:09 pm
Disorders of Dopamine biochemistry in the brain are involved in both depression and alcoholism. Therefore, any gene that affects the dopamine system might potentially affect the risk for these “co-morbid” disorders.

Best wishes and good luck.