People are always asking about the good old days. I say, why don’t you say the good now days? ~Robert M. Young
There is plenty of evidence for the genetic influence of alcohol dependence, and continuing studies are actively looking for specific genes that may confirm this increased susceptibility. While it is well-known that individual risk is increased with the number of relatives struggling with alcohol dependence, scientists have been unable to identify who among these people might have a greater or lesser risk than others.
An article appeared in Biological Psychiatry where researchers evaluated and identified childhood risk factors for the development of future substance use and abuse.