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If a parent experiences uncontrolled drinking does that mean that their offspring will drink uncontrollably too?

April 26, 2017DRINK drinking experiences mean offspring parent uncontrollably uncontrolled

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If a parent experiences uncontrolled drinking does that mean that their offspring will drink uncontrollably too?

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Not necessarily! Studies show that children of alcoholics have a greater chance of becoming alcoholics than those of non-alcoholic parents, it is not “guaranteed” that they are destined to become alcoholics. However, due to the genetic predisposition (x-factor) passed along to the off-spring of alcoholic parents to their children it would be wise for the C.O.A.’s to exercise extreme caution in experimenting with alcohol or other mood-altering substances.