Reducing Alcohol Problems in Young Drinkers: A Focus on Genetic Predisposition
Presented by:
Marc A. Schuckit, MD
Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry
University of California, San Diego Medical School
Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is strongly influenced by genetics. A common ‘genetically influenced’ characteristic that contributes to the risk for AUD is a low response to alcohol resulting in the need for a high number of drinks to achieve the desired effects. This characteristic is typically visible early in the drinking career; identifying it can be used to help prevent the future development of AUD.
This presentation reviews data from a 45-year prospective study that identified the relevance of a low response to alcohol to future alcohol use disorder and presents the results of a program that successfully decreased heavy drinking and alcohol problems in individuals demonstrating low alcohol response in their late teens.
Educational Objectives:
As a result of participating in this activity, you should be able to:
- Analyze the data demonstrating that genes contribute to the development of alcohol problems
- Explain how complex genetically influenced disorders operate
- Discuss how information on genes and the environment contribute to the risk for alcohol problems and can be used for prevention
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