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Posted by Ashley on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 5:29pm.

All of the following are true of alcoholism EXCEPT:
- those who abuse alcohol are twice as likely to die of cancer
- Much of the research suggests that genetics plays very little role in the disease
- Males are three times more likely to abuse alcohol than females
- More than half of those who abuse alcohol also experience depression
- It's especially harmful to the liver

Trick question to me. I think it's either the second or third answer have no idea.

health - DanH, Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 5:37pm
you are correct. Genetics plays a strong role in alcoholism

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