Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Biological Model of Addiction

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the biological model of addiction and drug abuse is FALSE?

• A) For male alcoholics who begin drinking heavily in adulthood, genetic factors are strongly involved.
• B) If heredity plays a role in alcoholism, then more than one gene is involved.
• C) Genes may affect how much a person needs to drink before feeling high.
• D) Most of the genetic evidence comes from twin and family studies of alcoholism.

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