title: [Is alcoholism hereditary? (author's transl)].
abstract: Alcoholism is a multifactorial condition. In addition to psychological and environmental factors, a hereditary factor is strongly suggested by recent genetic studies in twins, half-brothers and adopted children. The mode of transmission, however, remains largely conjectural. A protective mechanism might by hypersensitivity to alcohol due to different alcohol and acetaldehyde metabolism.
mesh_terms: D000079:Acetaldehyde / Q000378:metabolism; D000300:Adoption; D000428:Alcohol Drinking; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications / Q000235:genetics* / Q000635:transmission; D004200:Diseases in Twins; D000431:Ethanol / Q000378:metabolism; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D000431:Ethanol; D000079:Acetaldehyde
vernacular_title: L'alcoolisme, maladie en partie héréditaire?