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genetic aspects of addiction  

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  • The risk for addictions (substance use disorders [SUDs]) differs from person to person. These differences may be due to various factors, which may ultimately be traced to hereditary (genetic) and environmental causes. [Source: Encyclopedia of Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, & Recovery; Genetic Aspects of Addiction]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-JMHDXQ0R-3

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