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What causes alcohol addiction?

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Anonymous

17y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

No one is sure what causes alcholism but genetics can play a role, as well as environmental issues, coping skills - etc. High stress occupations can play a role as well. There are many other theories I am only listing a few.

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