• homoludens@feddit.org
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      Alcoholism runs in families. A lot of things that run in families and larger genetic groups are, well, genetic.

      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.”

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      You inherit more things then your gens from your parents, namely they are the ones who raise you