title: Neurological mechanisms underlying inheritance of alcoholism vulnerability.
abstract: Evidence accrued during the past two decades points to a genetic predisposition for alcoholism. The biological expression of the genetic vulnerability, however, is unknown. This discussion addresses the neurological manifestation of alcoholism vulnerability, including the biochemical, physiological and behavioral characteristics which appear to be associated with an increased risk for alcoholism.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications / Q000235:genetics* / Q000503:physiopathology; D001259:Ataxia / Q000235:genetics; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000150:complications; D001341:Autonomic Nervous System / Q000503:physiopathology; D002648:Child; D004198:Disease Susceptibility; D004569:Electroencephalography; D005071:Evoked Potentials; D006801:Humans; D008995:Monoamine Oxidase / Q000378:metabolism; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D014202:Tremor / Q000150:complications
chemical_list: D008995:Monoamine Oxidase