Alcoholism Is a Complex Disorder That Appears to Be Influenced

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Essay

Alcoholism is a complex disorder that appears to be influenced by genetic and environmental factors. Twin studies indicate a strong genetic basis for alcoholism and these studies have led researchers to question whether there are multiple types of alcoholism. Describe the two types of alcoholism presented in your chapter.

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Definitions:

Tax Liability

The total amount of tax that an individual or entity is legally obligated to pay to a taxing authority.

Remaining Tax

The portion of tax liability that remains unpaid after all payments and credits have been applied, effectively the balance due.

Multiple Support Agreement

An agreement that allows multiple taxpayers who support a dependent together to decide who among them gets to claim the tax benefits for that dependent.

Dependent

An individual, usually a child or spouse, who relies on another, often the taxpayer, for financial support and for whom exemptions may be claimed.