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  • Substance abuse and mental disorders were the most common conditions among children of alcohol addicted parents.
  • Alcohol rapidly moves to the brain and passes the blood-brain barrier, which normally keeps harmful substances away from the brain; upon entering the brain, alcohol affects the neurons, causing judgment and coordination problems.
  • Genetic vulnerability coupled with a variety of environmental factors is the cause of most types of alcohol dependence; it is important to note that an individual must first make the choice to drink alcohol in order for the condition of alcoholism to develop.
  • Men are more likely than women to drink excessively. Excessive drinking is associated with significant increases in short-term risks to health and safety, and the risk increases as the amount of drinking increases.

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