…the largest genetic impact on alcoholism should be not having alcohol dehydrogenase, that is, not being able to break down alcohol in a half-way sensible manner. “Asian flush syndrome”. Might be present in immigrant populations, but those don’t tend to be the ones culturally transferring British binging culture.
That’s an indication that genetic factors might be at play, not a proof that they are - let alone a proof that “alcoholism is genetic”.
As per Wikipedia: it’s complex, but “Genetic factors account for 40–60% of the risk factors for alcoholism.”
…the largest genetic impact on alcoholism should be not having alcohol dehydrogenase, that is, not being able to break down alcohol in a half-way sensible manner. “Asian flush syndrome”. Might be present in immigrant populations, but those don’t tend to be the ones culturally transferring British binging culture.
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