Using Alcohol

Question 3 • PMHS Health Q2

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the relationship between alcoholism and genetics?

Answer

Alcoholism is strongly tied to genetics, and children of alcoholics are more likely to become alcoholics themselves.

Alcoholism is considered a hereditary disease that causes children to have several brain-related diseases.

Alcoholism is often called a hereditary disease, yet children of alcoholics have a higher resistance to alcoholism.

Although alcoholism is tied to genetics, children of alcoholics rarely develop problems with alcohol earlier than their peers.

Explanation

Genetics can influence a person’s risk of developing alcohol use disorder, though it does not determine that outcome. Children of parents with alcoholism are more likely than other children to develop alcohol-related problems themselves. Choice A states this relationship; the other choices make unsupported claims about inherited brain diseases or increased resistance.

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