Addiction Genes Flashcards
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DRD2 gene
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A gene related to addiction. People who have fewer dopamine receptors because of this the gene may be more likely to become addicted
2
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A1 Variant
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A version of the DRD2 gene that makes people more likely to develop addictive behaviours
3
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ADH
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A gene that breaks down alcohol in the body
4
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ALDH
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The gene that tuners alcohol into harmless substances in the body
5
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Diathesis- stress model
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the idea that addiction happens when genes and life stresses work together to cause it
